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kids saying "6-7" might mark our turn from the beast to the Blessing. In this talk, we explore how six and seven weave through ancient scripture, through our collective struggle, and even through pop culture.<br /><br />“Six” represents effort, striving, separation; “seven” is peace, wholeness, Sabbath. Each of us and our very civilization is invited to move through that arc - from work to rest, from ego to unity, from illusion to light. We unpack what 6-7 might symbolize at this moment in history. From kids joking in classrooms to the deep patterns of Genesis and Revelation, this number reflects a transformational process: the human heart (and human society?) releasing chaos for calm, division for the Love that's already deep within it.<br /><br />Whether you follow Christ, another path, or simply your own sense of truth, this reflection invites you to look closer - to see the hidden order in what seems like randomness, and to remember the light already shining through you.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69108385</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:23:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69108385/the_deeper_meaning_of_kids_saying_6_7_spiritual_meaning_of_67.mp3" length="35844734" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e67f77bc-f0af-4ea0-944e-0d6a852abf0f/e67f77bc-f0af-4ea0-944e-0d6a852abf0f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e67f77bc-f0af-4ea0-944e-0d6a852abf0f/e67f77bc-f0af-4ea0-944e-0d6a852abf0f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e67f77bc-f0af-4ea0-944e-0d6a852abf0f/e67f77bc-f0af-4ea0-944e-0d6a852abf0f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What if a simple trend - kids saying “6-7” - carries deep spiritual symbolism?

Kids are saying “6-7” nonstop - but the meaning runs deeper than you think; kids saying "6-7" might mark our turn from the beast to the Blessing. In this talk, we explore...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if a simple trend - kids saying “6-7” - carries deep spiritual symbolism?<br /><br />Kids are saying “6-7” nonstop - but the meaning runs deeper than you think; kids saying "6-7" might mark our turn from the beast to the Blessing. In this talk, we explore how six and seven weave through ancient scripture, through our collective struggle, and even through pop culture.<br /><br />“Six” represents effort, striving, separation; “seven” is peace, wholeness, Sabbath. Each of us and our very civilization is invited to move through that arc - from work to rest, from ego to unity, from illusion to light. We unpack what 6-7 might symbolize at this moment in history. From kids joking in classrooms to the deep patterns of Genesis and Revelation, this number reflects a transformational process: the human heart (and human society?) releasing chaos for calm, division for the Love that's already deep within it.<br /><br />Whether you follow Christ, another path, or simply your own sense of truth, this reflection invites you to look closer - to see the hidden order in what seems like randomness, and to remember the light already shining through you.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1494</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0155c863ffcfd80cd82ebfa9ab193539.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Church Call Test Reveals Christianity's Death? How Paul's Theology Replaced Jesus' Love</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-church-call-test-reveals-christianity-s-death-how-paul-s-theology-replaced-jesus-love--68685973</link><description><![CDATA[Did Christianity lose Jesus’ true message? Explore how faith without love turned Christ’s living teaching of compassion into a doctrine of belief — and why it’s time to return to the heaven within. The viral “church call test” spreads across social media, where a woman has phoned dozens of churches, asking for baby formula, only to be turned away again and again. This has revealed something bigger than one story: a glimpse into how modern Christianity may have lost touch with the love it preaches. <br /><br />This talk with Rev. Cory examines what this viral story says about church life today - how the teachings of Paul often overshadow Jesus’ call to live the Divine Love within. From firsthand experience in ministry to Swedenborg’s mystical insights, we explore why compassion, not dogma, is the true test of faith, whatever the religion. This is an invitation, not an attack, to re-center on what Jesus actually said about following him and entering Heaven: “Why say Lord, Lord, and not do what I tell you?” ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68685973</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:25:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68685973/the_church_call_test_reveals_christianity_s_death_how_pauls_theology_replaced_jesus_love.mp3" length="33339487" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4204b629-7df1-4aed-8263-ee8abfcc5612/4204b629-7df1-4aed-8263-ee8abfcc5612.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4204b629-7df1-4aed-8263-ee8abfcc5612/4204b629-7df1-4aed-8263-ee8abfcc5612.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4204b629-7df1-4aed-8263-ee8abfcc5612/4204b629-7df1-4aed-8263-ee8abfcc5612.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Did Christianity lose Jesus’ true message? Explore how faith without love turned Christ’s living teaching of compassion into a doctrine of belief — and why it’s time to return to the heaven within. The viral “church call test” spreads across social...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Did Christianity lose Jesus’ true message? Explore how faith without love turned Christ’s living teaching of compassion into a doctrine of belief — and why it’s time to return to the heaven within. The viral “church call test” spreads across social media, where a woman has phoned dozens of churches, asking for baby formula, only to be turned away again and again. This has revealed something bigger than one story: a glimpse into how modern Christianity may have lost touch with the love it preaches. <br /><br />This talk with Rev. Cory examines what this viral story says about church life today - how the teachings of Paul often overshadow Jesus’ call to live the Divine Love within. From firsthand experience in ministry to Swedenborg’s mystical insights, we explore why compassion, not dogma, is the true test of faith, whatever the religion. This is an invitation, not an attack, to re-center on what Jesus actually said about following him and entering Heaven: “Why say Lord, Lord, and not do what I tell you?” ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1390</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1cfaede766f4909f12042af11ed9b78a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Are We the Promised One? Humanity’s Awakening into Christ Consciousness</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-we-the-promised-one-humanity-s-awakening-into-christ-consciousness--68306144</link><description><![CDATA[“And a small child will lead them.” ~Isaiah 11:6<br /><br />What if the child promised in scripture isn’t just one person — but all of us, humanity itself?<br /><br />In this talk, we explore the mystical idea that humanity itself is the “promised one” spoken of across traditions — a species destined to embody divine love, peace, and innocence... and to help others across the cosmos. Drawing from Christian mysticism, Emanuel Swedenborg, and other spiritual traditions, this reflection considers how Christ consciousness is emerging through our shared awakening.<br /> <br />As the world changes through technology, conflict, and confusion, we are invited to remember our unity with God — within all beings, within all creation. This talk closes with a gentle meditative practice in compassion and awareness, helping us rediscover that divine freedom already living within.<br /><br />✨ Topics Covered: – The “child promised” of scripture and humanity’s cosmic purpose – Emanuel Swedenborg’s vision of divine life across the universe – Christ and Krishna consciousness as unity teachings – Letting go of judgment to live from divine compassion – A closing meditation on love, awareness, and freedom<br /><br />🕊️ May this message guide you toward peace, presence, and compassion.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68306144</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 03:06:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68306144/the_promised_one_humanity_s_awakening_into_christ_consciousness.mp3" length="28915579" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d139c9fb-67e1-4a2d-931f-1bf28598b314/d139c9fb-67e1-4a2d-931f-1bf28598b314.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d139c9fb-67e1-4a2d-931f-1bf28598b314/d139c9fb-67e1-4a2d-931f-1bf28598b314.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d139c9fb-67e1-4a2d-931f-1bf28598b314/d139c9fb-67e1-4a2d-931f-1bf28598b314.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>“And a small child will lead them.” ~Isaiah 11:6

What if the child promised in scripture isn’t just one person — but all of us, humanity itself?

In this talk, we explore the mystical idea that humanity itself is the “promised one” spoken of across...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[“And a small child will lead them.” ~Isaiah 11:6<br /><br />What if the child promised in scripture isn’t just one person — but all of us, humanity itself?<br /><br />In this talk, we explore the mystical idea that humanity itself is the “promised one” spoken of across traditions — a species destined to embody divine love, peace, and innocence... and to help others across the cosmos. Drawing from Christian mysticism, Emanuel Swedenborg, and other spiritual traditions, this reflection considers how Christ consciousness is emerging through our shared awakening.<br /> <br />As the world changes through technology, conflict, and confusion, we are invited to remember our unity with God — within all beings, within all creation. This talk closes with a gentle meditative practice in compassion and awareness, helping us rediscover that divine freedom already living within.<br /><br />✨ Topics Covered: – The “child promised” of scripture and humanity’s cosmic purpose – Emanuel Swedenborg’s vision of divine life across the universe – Christ and Krishna consciousness as unity teachings – Letting go of judgment to live from divine compassion – A closing meditation on love, awareness, and freedom<br /><br />🕊️ May this message guide you toward peace, presence, and compassion.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1808</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/baeb6ac5643dd0fb5d0102a39b73cdf2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Peace is What Experiences Life - How to Find 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This is often the question at the root of many spiritual teachings as well as many mental health issues. We tend to think that our issues are our own, whereas in fact the roots of all our problems tend to stem from our histories with other people, genetics, family systems, social systems, economic systems, and many other things that only exist in a continuum with the universe itself. Tell me, could you have had that defining moment if gravity never existed, or the solar system, or a billion other things? The same goes for our good qualities, we think we are our intelligence and prowess when in fact it isn’t really something we had control over. Even if we feel like we worked for something, what were the root causes of being able and willing to work for it? In this way our idea of ourselves is just that, an idea, often confined by our social norms; “I am my body and what its done,” “I am my mind.” To find peace within ourselves, we have to come to identify with more of what we truly are.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56528209</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2023 19:15:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56528209/230806.mp3" length="21569076" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e5b34341-443b-46f6-b159-0756f370c742/e5b34341-443b-46f6-b159-0756f370c742.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e5b34341-443b-46f6-b159-0756f370c742/e5b34341-443b-46f6-b159-0756f370c742.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e5b34341-443b-46f6-b159-0756f370c742/e5b34341-443b-46f6-b159-0756f370c742.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How do you define yourself? This is often the question at the root of many spiritual teachings as well as many mental health issues. We tend to think that our issues are our own, whereas in fact the roots of all our problems tend to stem from our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do you define yourself? This is often the question at the root of many spiritual teachings as well as many mental health issues. We tend to think that our issues are our own, whereas in fact the roots of all our problems tend to stem from our histories with other people, genetics, family systems, social systems, economic systems, and many other things that only exist in a continuum with the universe itself. Tell me, could you have had that defining moment if gravity never existed, or the solar system, or a billion other things? The same goes for our good qualities, we think we are our intelligence and prowess when in fact it isn’t really something we had control over. Even if we feel like we worked for something, what were the root causes of being able and willing to work for it? In this way our idea of ourselves is just that, an idea, often confined by our social norms; “I am my body and what its done,” “I am my mind.” To find peace within ourselves, we have to come to identify with more of what we truly are.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>897</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0144871f51294658626fb88f15ddbbe7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Bold Groundedness of God(dess)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bold-groundedness-of-god-dess--56326069</link><description><![CDATA[I love how Jesus just straight up ignores the accusers of the woman in our reading from John 8, who they say has been caught committing adultery. It’s a bold move, and not one we see often in any of the world’s scriptures: God or a sage shrugging and literally ignoring someone’s condemnation of another to their face. It’s a funny scene, imagining him just stooping down to doodle (or whatever) on the ground as is described, essentially saying that doodling deserves more attention than this crowd’s attempts to discredit and murder another while also trying to entrap Christ in the process. He’s not dismissing the woman but the destructive nature of the crowd’s intent. And further, when he does respond, it is to point out that not one of them is better than her, saying that he himself also does not condemn her. That being done, and with the crowd dispersed, he then points out that she too isn’t living her best life and that she should move past her own destructive tendencies. He goes full circle in the boldness of his approach, continuing to centre on mercy and peace but also our need to reform our living so that we also can find oneness in Being.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56326069</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 22:24:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56326069/230730.mp3" length="25766137" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/766f69ea-146a-416f-b7e2-75802c13d133/766f69ea-146a-416f-b7e2-75802c13d133.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/766f69ea-146a-416f-b7e2-75802c13d133/766f69ea-146a-416f-b7e2-75802c13d133.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/766f69ea-146a-416f-b7e2-75802c13d133/766f69ea-146a-416f-b7e2-75802c13d133.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I love how Jesus just straight up ignores the accusers of the woman in our reading from John 8, who they say has been caught committing adultery. It’s a bold move, and not one we see often in any of the world’s scriptures: God or a sage shrugging and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I love how Jesus just straight up ignores the accusers of the woman in our reading from John 8, who they say has been caught committing adultery. It’s a bold move, and not one we see often in any of the world’s scriptures: God or a sage shrugging and literally ignoring someone’s condemnation of another to their face. It’s a funny scene, imagining him just stooping down to doodle (or whatever) on the ground as is described, essentially saying that doodling deserves more attention than this crowd’s attempts to discredit and murder another while also trying to entrap Christ in the process. He’s not dismissing the woman but the destructive nature of the crowd’s intent. And further, when he does respond, it is to point out that not one of them is better than her, saying that he himself also does not condemn her. That being done, and with the crowd dispersed, he then points out that she too isn’t living her best life and that she should move past her own destructive tendencies. He goes full circle in the boldness of his approach, continuing to centre on mercy and peace but also our need to reform our living so that we also can find oneness in Being.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1072</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/31868269889da1bda9869932089477ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Confine Yourself to Infinite Life</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/confine-yourself-to-infinite-life--56170622</link><description><![CDATA[Sometimes we think that accepting our current situation (or life’s “confines”) is a limiting proposal, but our sages tell us that our inner light already has the freedom and fulfillment that we are looking for. Therefore, finding it in our present situations opens our inner door, which opens our outer. Often, we are so caught up in how we want things to be, or this feeling of lack or that, that we never truly start to turn and enjoy the freedom of the naturalness of our spirit, one with the Spirit. Indeed, the Great Spirit is often misunderstood to be something distant from us, but as Christ tried to teach us (like Krishna, like the Buddha), God is within us, and we should remain in this infinity of God beyond words, instead of always “branching out” into false, stilted living. This means knowing ourselves as Christ knew our true selves and himself to be, as “the Way, the Truth, and the Life,” inherent in all things as the light of being, living, and consciousness.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56170622</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:59:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56170622/timeline1.mp3" length="22464773" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3cf02167-8f9a-41bc-8da2-8a28c3e208e8/3cf02167-8f9a-41bc-8da2-8a28c3e208e8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3cf02167-8f9a-41bc-8da2-8a28c3e208e8/3cf02167-8f9a-41bc-8da2-8a28c3e208e8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3cf02167-8f9a-41bc-8da2-8a28c3e208e8/3cf02167-8f9a-41bc-8da2-8a28c3e208e8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sometimes we think that accepting our current situation (or life’s “confines”) is a limiting proposal, but our sages tell us that our inner light already has the freedom and fulfillment that we are looking for. Therefore, finding it in our present...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sometimes we think that accepting our current situation (or life’s “confines”) is a limiting proposal, but our sages tell us that our inner light already has the freedom and fulfillment that we are looking for. Therefore, finding it in our present situations opens our inner door, which opens our outer. Often, we are so caught up in how we want things to be, or this feeling of lack or that, that we never truly start to turn and enjoy the freedom of the naturalness of our spirit, one with the Spirit. Indeed, the Great Spirit is often misunderstood to be something distant from us, but as Christ tried to teach us (like Krishna, like the Buddha), God is within us, and we should remain in this infinity of God beyond words, instead of always “branching out” into false, stilted living. This means knowing ourselves as Christ knew our true selves and himself to be, as “the Way, the Truth, and the Life,” inherent in all things as the light of being, living, and consciousness.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>934</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>meditation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f3470ee5890a337454535a44be74b6f5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Dad Bod of God</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dad-bod-of-god--54523225</link><description><![CDATA[For Fathers’ Day it may seem a little strange to highlight a quote from Christ that says not to call anyone on earth “father,” but trust me – I have my reasons! That sounds like something a father would say, doesn’t it? Jokes aside, I believe it’s true, all truly fatherly attributes are from the Divine Parent, our Heavenly Father known by many names. And the aspects of each of us that can be called “fatherly” are not of this world either but are sourced from above. And so, he’s right, in a true sense no one on earth can be called father as it is our Divine light and the Divine workings of Providence and Life that make anyone even an earthly dad. It is the aspect of us not “on earth” that is the root of our parenthood, the core of life that we call angelic, heaven, Divine, and God. This means that when we call our fathers “father” in this world, we would do well to remember that the fatherly light is from the One Divinity known by many names, and that any true fatherhood is the Lord made manifest, just as it is with our mothers.<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54523225</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:31:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54523225/230618.mp3" length="18884932" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ec476e6a-aaed-4ddf-b6d2-50aa44566fb4/ec476e6a-aaed-4ddf-b6d2-50aa44566fb4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ec476e6a-aaed-4ddf-b6d2-50aa44566fb4/ec476e6a-aaed-4ddf-b6d2-50aa44566fb4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ec476e6a-aaed-4ddf-b6d2-50aa44566fb4/ec476e6a-aaed-4ddf-b6d2-50aa44566fb4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For Fathers’ Day it may seem a little strange to highlight a quote from Christ that says not to call anyone on earth “father,” but trust me – I have my reasons! That sounds like something a father would say, doesn’t it? Jokes aside, I believe it’s...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For Fathers’ Day it may seem a little strange to highlight a quote from Christ that says not to call anyone on earth “father,” but trust me – I have my reasons! That sounds like something a father would say, doesn’t it? Jokes aside, I believe it’s true, all truly fatherly attributes are from the Divine Parent, our Heavenly Father known by many names. And the aspects of each of us that can be called “fatherly” are not of this world either but are sourced from above. And so, he’s right, in a true sense no one on earth can be called father as it is our Divine light and the Divine workings of Providence and Life that make anyone even an earthly dad. It is the aspect of us not “on earth” that is the root of our parenthood, the core of life that we call angelic, heaven, Divine, and God. This means that when we call our fathers “father” in this world, we would do well to remember that the fatherly light is from the One Divinity known by many names, and that any true fatherhood is the Lord made manifest, just as it is with our mothers.<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>785</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>fathers,fathersday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f13189d5721a48638f4fe06da4f7c00.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Heart of Usefulness</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-heart-of-usefulness--54107717</link><description><![CDATA[The heart of usefulness is the heart of love that beats within each of our spirits: the heart of the universe, the infinite Heart of God that we all share. Within this heart all things rise, and so it is also called the light and warmth of consciousness. We’re told by sages that all things that arise must be used eventually for good, a truth often hard to fathom. That being said, the Lord has told us throughout the world religions that God desires good things for us, God points us within to the peace, love, and joy that God is (whatever we call God), and promises that Divinity will eventually bring all beings into knowing itself. Finding this core of Life within is the ultimate purpose of life, according to the sage Emanuel Swedenborg, as well as many others. This means that all things in life are ultimately useful to the extent that they support people’s awakening to the Great Spirit within themselves and all things; as it’s said Christ said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” or, in other words, “I AM is the way, the truth, and the life.” In that way, for us our supreme usefulness is initially just coming to know our own true heart.<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54107717</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 01:28:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54107717/230604.mp3" length="38766564" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c092abea-71c7-46ce-9959-5fe7ecaba235/c092abea-71c7-46ce-9959-5fe7ecaba235.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c092abea-71c7-46ce-9959-5fe7ecaba235/c092abea-71c7-46ce-9959-5fe7ecaba235.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c092abea-71c7-46ce-9959-5fe7ecaba235/c092abea-71c7-46ce-9959-5fe7ecaba235.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The heart of usefulness is the heart of love that beats within each of our spirits: the heart of the universe, the infinite Heart of God that we all share. Within this heart all things rise, and so it is also called the light and warmth of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The heart of usefulness is the heart of love that beats within each of our spirits: the heart of the universe, the infinite Heart of God that we all share. Within this heart all things rise, and so it is also called the light and warmth of consciousness. We’re told by sages that all things that arise must be used eventually for good, a truth often hard to fathom. That being said, the Lord has told us throughout the world religions that God desires good things for us, God points us within to the peace, love, and joy that God is (whatever we call God), and promises that Divinity will eventually bring all beings into knowing itself. Finding this core of Life within is the ultimate purpose of life, according to the sage Emanuel Swedenborg, as well as many others. This means that all things in life are ultimately useful to the extent that they support people’s awakening to the Great Spirit within themselves and all things; as it’s said Christ said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” or, in other words, “I AM is the way, the truth, and the life.” In that way, for us our supreme usefulness is initially just coming to know our own true heart.<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1614</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/53ba8e201bf0ba9600011d2f9d14d3b8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Our Divine Mothers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-divine-mothers--53862527</link><description><![CDATA[God being described as Mother or Father is quite apt, as God is the source of all life, the Great Parent known by many names. And on a day like Mothers’ Day, we have the added opportunity to look to those mothers and motherly figures in our lives with a renewed sense of appreciation for the Divine Light that shines from their every wondrous detail. Our moms are our first and often best example of what and who God is: what the essence of Life is. Often overlooked because their prowess and support are as expansive as the earth, our mothers channel a grand power that makes that of warmongers pale in comparison, the power of the very connecting force of the cosmos, love itself, support, care, kindness, wisdom, and the eternity of life. Our moms express the greatest uses of the universe and the point of all life: to live in caring community, to learn, to grow together, to find peace, and to thrive in the light of love.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53862527</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2023 23:06:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53862527/timeline1_1.mp3" length="23706014" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c70cbc03-0bc3-4e01-a0e4-4ebcc435ae90/c70cbc03-0bc3-4e01-a0e4-4ebcc435ae90.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c70cbc03-0bc3-4e01-a0e4-4ebcc435ae90/c70cbc03-0bc3-4e01-a0e4-4ebcc435ae90.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c70cbc03-0bc3-4e01-a0e4-4ebcc435ae90/c70cbc03-0bc3-4e01-a0e4-4ebcc435ae90.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>God being described as Mother or Father is quite apt, as God is the source of all life, the Great Parent known by many names. And on a day like Mothers’ Day, we have the added opportunity to look to those mothers and motherly figures in our lives with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[God being described as Mother or Father is quite apt, as God is the source of all life, the Great Parent known by many names. And on a day like Mothers’ Day, we have the added opportunity to look to those mothers and motherly figures in our lives with a renewed sense of appreciation for the Divine Light that shines from their every wondrous detail. Our moms are our first and often best example of what and who God is: what the essence of Life is. Often overlooked because their prowess and support are as expansive as the earth, our mothers channel a grand power that makes that of warmongers pale in comparison, the power of the very connecting force of the cosmos, love itself, support, care, kindness, wisdom, and the eternity of life. Our moms express the greatest uses of the universe and the point of all life: to live in caring community, to learn, to grow together, to find peace, and to thrive in the light of love.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>986</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>mothers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fa397d40249a2e5d1b453263d75322c9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Be Content?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-content--53771713</link><description><![CDATA[The great scientist turned mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg, had in his rules of life, “To be content under the dispensation of God’s Providence,” but how do we do that with the state the world is in today? Indeed, many sages, from Krishna to Christ, have offered similar wisdom. And yet, today we face mounting crises, and coming out of Canada’s National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (Red Dress Day), we can’t help but see some of the stark, horrendous things that people put others through. This day marks a much-needed reminder and reflection on missing and killed Indigenous women and people, and it serves as a stark highlight of how much our society needs change and healing. How do we become content under these dispensations of God’s, or perhaps the Universe’s, Providence in the light of these dreadful things that impact all of us in one way or another?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53771713</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 04:04:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53771713/timeline1.mp3" length="25911919" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0802403d-24b0-4847-8389-fc4ceb6ae3cd/0802403d-24b0-4847-8389-fc4ceb6ae3cd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0802403d-24b0-4847-8389-fc4ceb6ae3cd/0802403d-24b0-4847-8389-fc4ceb6ae3cd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0802403d-24b0-4847-8389-fc4ceb6ae3cd/0802403d-24b0-4847-8389-fc4ceb6ae3cd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The great scientist turned mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg, had in his rules of life, “To be content under the dispensation of God’s Providence,” but how do we do that with the state the world is in today? Indeed, many sages, from Krishna to Christ, have...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The great scientist turned mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg, had in his rules of life, “To be content under the dispensation of God’s Providence,” but how do we do that with the state the world is in today? Indeed, many sages, from Krishna to Christ, have offered similar wisdom. And yet, today we face mounting crises, and coming out of Canada’s National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (Red Dress Day), we can’t help but see some of the stark, horrendous things that people put others through. This day marks a much-needed reminder and reflection on missing and killed Indigenous women and people, and it serves as a stark highlight of how much our society needs change and healing. How do we become content under these dispensations of God’s, or perhaps the Universe’s, Providence in the light of these dreadful things that impact all of us in one way or another?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1078</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5cecb40a2084a9f9b286e559ac9031d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Earth is Dying, Long Live the Earth</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-is-dying-long-live-the-earth--53623604</link><description><![CDATA[There was once a sage with the heart of God, who spoke to people across boundaries of religion and culture – his name was Christ. Jesus said that “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” and also that, “I am able to do nothing of myself.” How do we reconcile these statements from Christ? Those that in one way equate him to God, in unity with Divinity known by many names, and others that denote his subservience to the Father and how “of himself” he can achieve nothing at all? We hear this seeming contradiction in his sayings about us as well, equating us to the light of God and children of God but also saying that we must give up ourselves to find unity with God. Perhaps we can equate this a little with our relationship with the earth as well. How in one way the earth is made for life and beauty but given the selfish and destructive practices we employ today, in order for us to discover the fullness of this we have to clear away our tendency for over production and waste, for non-agricultural practices and harm, for brutality of the earth’s animals and our fellow people.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53623604</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2023 22:40:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53623604/10000000_238238915534834_6138452700147105942_n.mp3" length="67484672" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1f662eda-6cba-459d-bbbb-9e0292a0dd92/1f662eda-6cba-459d-bbbb-9e0292a0dd92.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1f662eda-6cba-459d-bbbb-9e0292a0dd92/1f662eda-6cba-459d-bbbb-9e0292a0dd92.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1f662eda-6cba-459d-bbbb-9e0292a0dd92/1f662eda-6cba-459d-bbbb-9e0292a0dd92.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There was once a sage with the heart of God, who spoke to people across boundaries of religion and culture – his name was Christ. Jesus said that “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” and also that, “I am able to do nothing of myself.” How do we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There was once a sage with the heart of God, who spoke to people across boundaries of religion and culture – his name was Christ. Jesus said that “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” and also that, “I am able to do nothing of myself.” How do we reconcile these statements from Christ? Those that in one way equate him to God, in unity with Divinity known by many names, and others that denote his subservience to the Father and how “of himself” he can achieve nothing at all? We hear this seeming contradiction in his sayings about us as well, equating us to the light of God and children of God but also saying that we must give up ourselves to find unity with God. Perhaps we can equate this a little with our relationship with the earth as well. How in one way the earth is made for life and beauty but given the selfish and destructive practices we employ today, in order for us to discover the fullness of this we have to clear away our tendency for over production and waste, for non-agricultural practices and harm, for brutality of the earth’s animals and our fellow people.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4218</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>earth</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/99cbadb163bd38d9c6f9ea7365f54f6f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Resurrection Sunday</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/resurrection-sunday--53528939</link><description><![CDATA[Easter is quite the celebratory and important time for those who celebrate it, yet some say that certain aspects of the Easter holiday were stolen from “pagans,” but what is paganism and what does it mean to steal a holiday? Traditions have borrowed from each other since time immemorial, and humans tend to celebrate at certain times of the year – often for good reason! Perhaps, the historically Christian-used pejorative “pagan” is behind these oft-repeated assertions – people are pointing out that Christianity is connected to and shares roots in the past, pre-Christ, in both Judaism and other traditions and practices, even though Christianity has often tried to distance itself from them. However, funny enough, Easter may be one of the least “holiday-borrowing” of Christian traditions, as even the use of the bunny and the egg can be traced back to specific Christian groups in the centuries after Christ’s death coming up with their own relatively unique ways to celebrate a holiday that was originally celebrated at the time of the Jewish Passover by Christianity’s earliest followers, who identified as Jews. Many Easter practices share a common thread, however, which is their shared symbolism of rebirth, renewal, and resurrection – something that Christianity further shares with many other traditions’ symbolic practices, highlighting the importance of spiritual renewal and our rebirth in the God at the core of our being across cultures and ages.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53528939</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:08:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53528939/230409.mp3" length="22935979" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Easter is quite the celebratory and important time for those who celebrate it, yet some say that certain aspects of the Easter holiday were stolen from “pagans,” but what is paganism and what does it mean to steal a holiday? Traditions have borrowed...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Easter is quite the celebratory and important time for those who celebrate it, yet some say that certain aspects of the Easter holiday were stolen from “pagans,” but what is paganism and what does it mean to steal a holiday? Traditions have borrowed from each other since time immemorial, and humans tend to celebrate at certain times of the year – often for good reason! Perhaps, the historically Christian-used pejorative “pagan” is behind these oft-repeated assertions – people are pointing out that Christianity is connected to and shares roots in the past, pre-Christ, in both Judaism and other traditions and practices, even though Christianity has often tried to distance itself from them. However, funny enough, Easter may be one of the least “holiday-borrowing” of Christian traditions, as even the use of the bunny and the egg can be traced back to specific Christian groups in the centuries after Christ’s death coming up with their own relatively unique ways to celebrate a holiday that was originally celebrated at the time of the Jewish Passover by Christianity’s earliest followers, who identified as Jews. Many Easter practices share a common thread, however, which is their shared symbolism of rebirth, renewal, and resurrection – something that Christianity further shares with many other traditions’ symbolic practices, highlighting the importance of spiritual renewal and our rebirth in the God at the core of our being across cultures and ages.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>954</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>easter</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f05b896198212f7485b2d057813df009.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>You are Beyond Words, Fear, and Mind</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-are-beyond-words-fear-and-mind--53421119</link><description><![CDATA[We tend to think that we know what to do, what’s best, in any given situation – but what if I said that the mind that thinks it knows best and has so many opinions is diametrically opposed to your sense of peace and what many call the will of the Universe, or God’s will? When we have a sense of understanding it is a moment of relative peace and quietude, an appreciation for how things already are. Noticing the peace that we are is just like this, it lacks the angst of our personal identity and judgment, and yet, these things can arise to it. We only tend to miss God’s peace because we overlook it in its humility, as it is our very own spaciousness and light.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53421119</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Apr 2023 23:29:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53421119/timeline1.mp3" length="26186366" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We tend to think that we know what to do, what’s best, in any given situation – but what if I said that the mind that thinks it knows best and has so many opinions is diametrically opposed to your sense of peace and what many call the will of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We tend to think that we know what to do, what’s best, in any given situation – but what if I said that the mind that thinks it knows best and has so many opinions is diametrically opposed to your sense of peace and what many call the will of the Universe, or God’s will? When we have a sense of understanding it is a moment of relative peace and quietude, an appreciation for how things already are. Noticing the peace that we are is just like this, it lacks the angst of our personal identity and judgment, and yet, these things can arise to it. We only tend to miss God’s peace because we overlook it in its humility, as it is our very own spaciousness and light.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1090</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>meditation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d680f5fbb83603424612539bf8ac480.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Allow Yourself to be Lifted by Your Greater Nature</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/allow-yourself-to-be-lifted-by-your-greater-nature--53257874</link><description><![CDATA[We often hear Jesus’ words, “Do this and you will live,” and take it as a future promise. But like many sages across traditions, he was speaking actively – that we can truly live today if we love our neighbours and love Divinity with everything we have. How do we love both God (or whatever you want to call the Creator Spirit) with everything, as well as love our neighbours? Sometimes it takes quite a bit of strength and patience to love our neighbours! Well, this hinges on what the scriptures mean by “neighbour” (and “God”) and if there actually is a separation between Divinity and the reality of who and what our “neighbours” are. Perhaps these are also synonymous with finding the naturalness of life, what some call finding regeneration, resurrection, and rebirth, escaping our enslavement to the machinations of the superficial social and personal pressures around and within us.<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53257874</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2023 23:42:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53257874/2303019.mp3" length="27509467" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We often hear Jesus’ words, “Do this and you will live,” and take it as a future promise. But like many sages across traditions, he was speaking actively – that we can truly live today if we love our neighbours and love Divinity with everything we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We often hear Jesus’ words, “Do this and you will live,” and take it as a future promise. But like many sages across traditions, he was speaking actively – that we can truly live today if we love our neighbours and love Divinity with everything we have. How do we love both God (or whatever you want to call the Creator Spirit) with everything, as well as love our neighbours? Sometimes it takes quite a bit of strength and patience to love our neighbours! Well, this hinges on what the scriptures mean by “neighbour” (and “God”) and if there actually is a separation between Divinity and the reality of who and what our “neighbours” are. Perhaps these are also synonymous with finding the naturalness of life, what some call finding regeneration, resurrection, and rebirth, escaping our enslavement to the machinations of the superficial social and personal pressures around and within us.<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1145</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6cdcb674140b114d48f3bbadee77c461.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Overcome the Temptation of Mind</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/overcome-the-temptation-of-mind--53176821</link><description><![CDATA[The are many traditions that encourage fasting as a form of spiritual practice, from the fasting rituals of Islam’s Ramadan to Yom Kippur within Judaism. Christianity has a funny one, in a way, in that within the fasting traditions of Lent, Christians are often encouraged to “choose” a fast instead of primarily fasting from food. Perhaps this has its roots in the various forms of temptation that Christ encountered during his 40 days of fasting in the wilderness. The mystic Emanuel Swedenborg believed that even within the detail of “40 days of fasting” there was a deep symbolism, indicating that Christ underwent what he calls “a full state of temptation,” and that we too are all called to overcome “a full state of temptation” by realizing that all of our power is from above (read: within), and also that we serve our minds – when it should be the other way around.<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53176821</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2023 23:07:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53176821/230312.mp3" length="31722529" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The are many traditions that encourage fasting as a form of spiritual practice, from the fasting rituals of Islam’s Ramadan to Yom Kippur within Judaism. Christianity has a funny one, in a way, in that within the fasting traditions of Lent, Christians...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The are many traditions that encourage fasting as a form of spiritual practice, from the fasting rituals of Islam’s Ramadan to Yom Kippur within Judaism. Christianity has a funny one, in a way, in that within the fasting traditions of Lent, Christians are often encouraged to “choose” a fast instead of primarily fasting from food. Perhaps this has its roots in the various forms of temptation that Christ encountered during his 40 days of fasting in the wilderness. The mystic Emanuel Swedenborg believed that even within the detail of “40 days of fasting” there was a deep symbolism, indicating that Christ underwent what he calls “a full state of temptation,” and that we too are all called to overcome “a full state of temptation” by realizing that all of our power is from above (read: within), and also that we serve our minds – when it should be the other way around.<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1320</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c19cd416db0c1a0db3f8d822204e5bc1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Fast from Your “Self”</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fast-from-your-self--53103641</link><description><![CDATA[I can’t help but think it would be amazing if my dog did all the things that I told her to: “Ghost, sit and rest. Ghost, turn around. Ghost, do a backflip! Ghost, take yourself safely on a walk for the next 15 minutes.” Although, it sounds like it might be a bummer for her! But this is exactly what Christ and many wise sages indicate that they do in regard to God. Jesus said, “the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing.” Christ knew that all things that happened are a manifestation of the universal will or what some call “God’s Providence,” but it also means that Christ had awakened to this truth so fully that his mind was perfectly in sync with the Spirit flowing through his mind and around him. Unlike many of us, Jesus was no longer beholden to his fickle yearnings and attachments, nor deep-seated fear or misgivings, although he might have experienced these in passing. Christ says as much himself, “for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me,” inviting us to the same lightness of Spirit by giving in to the flow of Life. And perhaps our relationship with God is even closer and already more aligned than we know, making us less God’s “pets” and more God’s “children.”]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53103641</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Mar 2023 22:59:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53103641/230305.mp3" length="29739683" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I can’t help but think it would be amazing if my dog did all the things that I told her to: “Ghost, sit and rest. Ghost, turn around. Ghost, do a backflip! Ghost, take yourself safely on a walk for the next 15 minutes.” Although, it sounds like it...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I can’t help but think it would be amazing if my dog did all the things that I told her to: “Ghost, sit and rest. Ghost, turn around. Ghost, do a backflip! Ghost, take yourself safely on a walk for the next 15 minutes.” Although, it sounds like it might be a bummer for her! But this is exactly what Christ and many wise sages indicate that they do in regard to God. Jesus said, “the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing.” Christ knew that all things that happened are a manifestation of the universal will or what some call “God’s Providence,” but it also means that Christ had awakened to this truth so fully that his mind was perfectly in sync with the Spirit flowing through his mind and around him. Unlike many of us, Jesus was no longer beholden to his fickle yearnings and attachments, nor deep-seated fear or misgivings, although he might have experienced these in passing. Christ says as much himself, “for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me,” inviting us to the same lightness of Spirit by giving in to the flow of Life. And perhaps our relationship with God is even closer and already more aligned than we know, making us less God’s “pets” and more God’s “children.”]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1238</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>fast,fasting,lent,spiritual</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/98ce791d414e87273038cba5ea6ed0c5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Greatest Love Story Ever Told</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-greatest-love-story-ever-told--52710982</link><description><![CDATA[The sages are largely consistent with the assertion that we are love itself and so is God. Indeed, they describe how a separation between the love that we are and the love that God is doesn’t exist, although we may often feel or believe this way. Our tendency to get invested in our sense of having a limited form, a limited story, a limited way of thinking and observing of “outside things” keeps us from seeing this truth. The thing that sees these seeming limitations is not itself limited, and how do we know it is not a shared “field of consciousness”? We are one in God – this is also the truth we hear from Jesus Christ. And yet, even knowing this, when we hear the famous Christian Biblical quote of John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life,” we interpret it from a place of division, believing that the “only Son” that we are to believe in is elsewhere and not already within us, as the love at our core.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52710982</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2023 21:12:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52710982/230212.mp3" length="35212944" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The sages are largely consistent with the assertion that we are love itself and so is God. Indeed, they describe how a separation between the love that we are and the love that God is doesn’t exist, although we may often feel or believe this way. Our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The sages are largely consistent with the assertion that we are love itself and so is God. Indeed, they describe how a separation between the love that we are and the love that God is doesn’t exist, although we may often feel or believe this way. Our tendency to get invested in our sense of having a limited form, a limited story, a limited way of thinking and observing of “outside things” keeps us from seeing this truth. The thing that sees these seeming limitations is not itself limited, and how do we know it is not a shared “field of consciousness”? We are one in God – this is also the truth we hear from Jesus Christ. And yet, even knowing this, when we hear the famous Christian Biblical quote of John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life,” we interpret it from a place of division, believing that the “only Son” that we are to believe in is elsewhere and not already within us, as the love at our core.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1466</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bible,john3:16,love,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cb4990ba0d7a999f2b0d827e6f8ce7ed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Find Rebirth in What You Already Are</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/find-rebirth-in-what-you-already-are--52646339</link><description><![CDATA[Many of the awakened sages speak of coming into a naturalness of life as they uncover the Divinity at their core. They say that their behaviour starts being dictated by their greater self, the Universe, God, and no longer by the earthly reactions to pressure and conditioning that their old self, their ego, used to exhibit. This coming into the naturalness of life is often expressed as coming into the love that we truly are, coming to know that our very consciousness or awareness makes us all one as the very “light” of God (as Christ called us). Many sages speak of this and some even go as far as to call it “being born again.”<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52646339</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 04:08:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52646339/timeline1.mp3" length="31889173" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Many of the awakened sages speak of coming into a naturalness of life as they uncover the Divinity at their core. They say that their behaviour starts being dictated by their greater self, the Universe, God, and no longer by the earthly reactions to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many of the awakened sages speak of coming into a naturalness of life as they uncover the Divinity at their core. They say that their behaviour starts being dictated by their greater self, the Universe, God, and no longer by the earthly reactions to pressure and conditioning that their old self, their ego, used to exhibit. This coming into the naturalness of life is often expressed as coming into the love that we truly are, coming to know that our very consciousness or awareness makes us all one as the very “light” of God (as Christ called us). Many sages speak of this and some even go as far as to call it “being born again.”<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1328</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/99729c36e9b64c24e0895f746d6ec932.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>See the Unity Within and Find Joy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/see-the-unity-within-and-find-joy--52221865</link><description><![CDATA[There’s something about the holidays that speaks “joy.” Whatever we celebrate and for whatever reason, when it’s with family and friends (with treats and music) we can’t help but find some level of joy – at least, most of the time! In fact, it’s when we find a sense of oneness, setting aside our personal issues, as well as our political differences, historical arguments, and reactive judgments, that we often find the most joy during the holidays. For good reason! In a way, when we do this, we are setting aside our deep sense of personality (our ego) for our family and friends, or, in other words, we find the greatest joy and love when we “lay down our lives for our friends.”]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52221865</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 23:27:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52221865/221218.mp3" length="18326163" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There’s something about the holidays that speaks “joy.” Whatever we celebrate and for whatever reason, when it’s with family and friends (with treats and music) we can’t help but find some level of joy – at least, most of the time! In fact, it’s when...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There’s something about the holidays that speaks “joy.” Whatever we celebrate and for whatever reason, when it’s with family and friends (with treats and music) we can’t help but find some level of joy – at least, most of the time! In fact, it’s when we find a sense of oneness, setting aside our personal issues, as well as our political differences, historical arguments, and reactive judgments, that we often find the most joy during the holidays. For good reason! In a way, when we do this, we are setting aside our deep sense of personality (our ego) for our family and friends, or, in other words, we find the greatest joy and love when we “lay down our lives for our friends.”]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1143</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advent,bible,happiness,joy,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/41fe18e2d283c619c6035dcb08744bec.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Notice the Heart of the Present Moment is Peace-Filled Love</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/notice-the-heart-of-the-present-moment-is-peace-filled-love--52101824</link><description><![CDATA[We each have different ideas about love. I think about loved ones, like my wife, when I think about love. I think about friends and my family. In these thoughts there’s a sense of unity with these other beings which I think is indistinguishable from love itself. This is perhaps why we can treat those we love not always so lovingly, because we treat ourselves not quite so lovingly. Why is that? Some sages tell us that the same reason we don’t treat every living being as a loved one is the same reason we often beat ourselves up, marinating in fear and suffering of some kind or another: we believe and fear that we are separate, isolated beings, defined by our passing minds and bodies, at risk of losing our very light of love when we die. The life of Christ (as with others) serves to remind us that we are not separate from God or each other, that we are one in the body of Divinity and only experience the sense of separation to the extent we believe in it, forgetting the heart of love that we all share and are.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52101824</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:54:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52101824/timeline1.mp3" length="19274354" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We each have different ideas about love. I think about loved ones, like my wife, when I think about love. I think about friends and my family. In these thoughts there’s a sense of unity with these other beings which I think is indistinguishable from...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We each have different ideas about love. I think about loved ones, like my wife, when I think about love. I think about friends and my family. In these thoughts there’s a sense of unity with these other beings which I think is indistinguishable from love itself. This is perhaps why we can treat those we love not always so lovingly, because we treat ourselves not quite so lovingly. Why is that? Some sages tell us that the same reason we don’t treat every living being as a loved one is the same reason we often beat ourselves up, marinating in fear and suffering of some kind or another: we believe and fear that we are separate, isolated beings, defined by our passing minds and bodies, at risk of losing our very light of love when we die. The life of Christ (as with others) serves to remind us that we are not separate from God or each other, that we are one in the body of Divinity and only experience the sense of separation to the extent we believe in it, forgetting the heart of love that we all share and are.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1205</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b0703eeb6a6694f6343bb592304f057a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Experience Life in Remembrance of the I Am</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/experience-life-in-remembrance-of-the-i-am--51806160</link><description><![CDATA[The story of the first communion with Jesus and his disciples celebrating their Jewish Passover is essentially the story of the Lord telling us to remember him when we eat. Eating is something we do daily, but we can also define communion more narrowly, saying that communion only happens in community or at a church, with only bread and wine, etc., but I think broadening our idea of communion can be worthwhile in our exploration of what it means to commune in remembrance of God and our loved ones. You see, Christ’s message wasn’t one of exclusion but of inclusion, and although I believe he was establishing a lovely ritual for his followers to enter into together, at the same time I believe he was doing what he always did: pointing all of us back to a mode of living that no longer forgets its roots and its inherent Divine life. Indeed, to remember Christ is to remember what he was all about, otherwise the ritual of communion may easily become exclusionary and hollow.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51806160</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2022 22:20:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51806160/221106.mp3" length="16224427" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The story of the first communion with Jesus and his disciples celebrating their Jewish Passover is essentially the story of the Lord telling us to remember him when we eat. Eating is something we do daily, but we can also define communion more...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The story of the first communion with Jesus and his disciples celebrating their Jewish Passover is essentially the story of the Lord telling us to remember him when we eat. Eating is something we do daily, but we can also define communion more narrowly, saying that communion only happens in community or at a church, with only bread and wine, etc., but I think broadening our idea of communion can be worthwhile in our exploration of what it means to commune in remembrance of God and our loved ones. You see, Christ’s message wasn’t one of exclusion but of inclusion, and although I believe he was establishing a lovely ritual for his followers to enter into together, at the same time I believe he was doing what he always did: pointing all of us back to a mode of living that no longer forgets its roots and its inherent Divine life. Indeed, to remember Christ is to remember what he was all about, otherwise the ritual of communion may easily become exclusionary and hollow.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1013</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3f94159e749fd1ecb26fb31ef46d1db7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Love is Our Awareness of Unity</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-is-our-awareness-of-unity--51665407</link><description><![CDATA[When we are close enough to someone that we feel a deep bond, we often call that love. When we feel a type of growing unity or a falling of barriers between ourselves and another, we often call that “falling in love.” We more fully appreciate someone’s beauty, and we find that we want to do more and more for them. The sages tell us that this love that we are feeling is in fact our fundamental nature, but it is sensed when we start to release our sense of division. Often, we do this (or this is done) for a select few in our lives, and when we find we can’t trust someone or they walk away from us that sense of division springs back and our sense of unity, of love, is diminished. However, our greatest spiritual teachers, like Christ, Rumi, and Krishna, invite us to release our general sense of division and our false idea of ourselves, uncovering our always fully present and natural love for others “as ourselves” in the process.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51665407</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:52:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51665407/221023.mp3" length="16144545" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When we are close enough to someone that we feel a deep bond, we often call that love. When we feel a type of growing unity or a falling of barriers between ourselves and another, we often call that “falling in love.” We more fully appreciate...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When we are close enough to someone that we feel a deep bond, we often call that love. When we feel a type of growing unity or a falling of barriers between ourselves and another, we often call that “falling in love.” We more fully appreciate someone’s beauty, and we find that we want to do more and more for them. The sages tell us that this love that we are feeling is in fact our fundamental nature, but it is sensed when we start to release our sense of division. Often, we do this (or this is done) for a select few in our lives, and when we find we can’t trust someone or they walk away from us that sense of division springs back and our sense of unity, of love, is diminished. However, our greatest spiritual teachers, like Christ, Rumi, and Krishna, invite us to release our general sense of division and our false idea of ourselves, uncovering our always fully present and natural love for others “as ourselves” in the process.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1009</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ffd75087545e8184bebf84c61c766aeb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>See with the Light of Joy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/see-with-the-light-of-joy--51591441</link><description><![CDATA[The thing that helps us the most in any given moment may surprise us. How are we to know what may help? And what does that even mean? Ultimately, we’re all fundamentally looking for happiness. Whatever our goals, whatever our desires, at the root level these things are what we believe will help us to find some kind of happiness, or whatever’s closest to it in our experience. Unfortunately, our idea of happiness tends to be connected to passing pleasures, and we tend to allow moments of discomfort destroy our sense of happiness. Our sages, however, tell us that happiness is our very being – we’ve just come to identify so much with the passing phenomena in our lives we miss it. Sometimes, to wake us to this truth prophets and sages, from Jesus to Krishna, have to shake us a bit, and many across the millennia have used methods that at first and at certain moments don’t seem too happiness-inducing.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51591441</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2022 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51591441/221016.mp3" length="15087553" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The thing that helps us the most in any given moment may surprise us. How are we to know what may help? And what does that even mean? Ultimately, we’re all fundamentally looking for happiness. Whatever our goals, whatever our desires, at the root...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The thing that helps us the most in any given moment may surprise us. How are we to know what may help? And what does that even mean? Ultimately, we’re all fundamentally looking for happiness. Whatever our goals, whatever our desires, at the root level these things are what we believe will help us to find some kind of happiness, or whatever’s closest to it in our experience. Unfortunately, our idea of happiness tends to be connected to passing pleasures, and we tend to allow moments of discomfort destroy our sense of happiness. Our sages, however, tell us that happiness is our very being – we’ve just come to identify so much with the passing phenomena in our lives we miss it. Sometimes, to wake us to this truth prophets and sages, from Jesus to Krishna, have to shake us a bit, and many across the millennia have used methods that at first and at certain moments don’t seem too happiness-inducing.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>942</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5c21e55abe5f0c63a3bc879cdf206ffd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Thanksgiving Can Transform Your World</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/thanksgiving-can-transform-your-world--51591434</link><description><![CDATA[We as individuals would have nothing if it weren’t for many others. Without animals, insects, other people, the universe, God(dess), we would not be here. The reality of this is presented in every moment, whether through the road we drive on or the salad (pollinated by insects) that we’re eating! Of course, even our very body is an endless expression of this. We have much to be thankful for. And yet, these things are often the easiest to overlook even when they are the most profound things about life. We take for granted what we are used to, often seeking to force a bit more compliance out of something that has served us, strongly wishing that things would be a tad bit more perfect (to us). Thankfully, this year for Canadian Thanksgiving we seek to upend this tendency for unthankfulness a bit! So, let us give thanks.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51591434</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2022 19:28:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51591434/221009.mp3" length="20667136" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We as individuals would have nothing if it weren’t for many others. Without animals, insects, other people, the universe, God(dess), we would not be here. The reality of this is presented in every moment, whether through the road we drive on or the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We as individuals would have nothing if it weren’t for many others. Without animals, insects, other people, the universe, God(dess), we would not be here. The reality of this is presented in every moment, whether through the road we drive on or the salad (pollinated by insects) that we’re eating! Of course, even our very body is an endless expression of this. We have much to be thankful for. And yet, these things are often the easiest to overlook even when they are the most profound things about life. We take for granted what we are used to, often seeking to force a bit more compliance out of something that has served us, strongly wishing that things would be a tad bit more perfect (to us). Thankfully, this year for Canadian Thanksgiving we seek to upend this tendency for unthankfulness a bit! So, let us give thanks.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1292</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/086cc8b3abb9633febf3351e77ad0a38.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>We’re One with All Life</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-re-one-with-all-life--51446757</link><description><![CDATA[Pets ground us in a way that we often underappreciate. What we call a pet, an animal or insect living in our home, is often a living embodiment of nature – something we miss in ourselves. Through our inculturation and indoctrination, our thoughts tend to wear well-worn paths, and much of our living and thinking becomes somewhat mechanicalistic (even if we don’t think so). To our mechanized mind, this provides a sense of safety and a structure that we hope provides some peace. But what happens when our typical ways of living don’t serve us or our earth? When what we’ve been doing and are used to doing undermines the very foundations of life around us and within us? I think that we must return to nature and return to the wisdom teachings that are close to the ground if we are to have any hope to survive as a planet.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51446757</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2022 22:11:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51446757/221002.mp3" length="13798583" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pets ground us in a way that we often underappreciate. What we call a pet, an animal or insect living in our home, is often a living embodiment of nature – something we miss in ourselves. Through our inculturation and indoctrination, our thoughts tend...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pets ground us in a way that we often underappreciate. What we call a pet, an animal or insect living in our home, is often a living embodiment of nature – something we miss in ourselves. Through our inculturation and indoctrination, our thoughts tend to wear well-worn paths, and much of our living and thinking becomes somewhat mechanicalistic (even if we don’t think so). To our mechanized mind, this provides a sense of safety and a structure that we hope provides some peace. But what happens when our typical ways of living don’t serve us or our earth? When what we’ve been doing and are used to doing undermines the very foundations of life around us and within us? I think that we must return to nature and return to the wisdom teachings that are close to the ground if we are to have any hope to survive as a planet.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>860</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/de13c26f031a4d0b1a6d940560511f19.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Reverse the Big Bang, Find Genesis Within</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/reverse-the-big-bang-find-genesis-within--51221997</link><description><![CDATA[Up until the James Webb telescope came online recently, most of us science-oriented people were pretty sure that the universe started about 14 billion years ago with the “Big Bang.” Now that we can see further out and further back into the universe, not only is our idea of the age of the universe scrapped (it’s clearly much older!), but we have to go back to the drawing board about how the universe might have started. One thing we can learn from this monumental moment in science history is the importance of being flexible, and not investing too much in any one idea – even a popular one. All ideas and all concepts are beliefs and subject to the whims of time, revelation, and perspective, even the most seemingly obvious ones. Even our beliefs that we are mortal, finite, fallen, separate, individuals, right, wrong, false, or true may be subject to revisiting. And perhaps, the truth of the matter, about us and about the universe, is ultimately beyond words: as words at their best only approximately point to the reality of things. Perhaps this revelation about the Big Bang serves as an opportunity to let go of our tight sense of knowing and of judging, and to return to a recognition of the peace and joy of life when we’re not so “in our heads.”]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51221997</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2022 22:15:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51221997/220911.mp3" length="18991561" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Up until the James Webb telescope came online recently, most of us science-oriented people were pretty sure that the universe started about 14 billion years ago with the “Big Bang.” Now that we can see further out and further back into the universe,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Up until the James Webb telescope came online recently, most of us science-oriented people were pretty sure that the universe started about 14 billion years ago with the “Big Bang.” Now that we can see further out and further back into the universe, not only is our idea of the age of the universe scrapped (it’s clearly much older!), but we have to go back to the drawing board about how the universe might have started. One thing we can learn from this monumental moment in science history is the importance of being flexible, and not investing too much in any one idea – even a popular one. All ideas and all concepts are beliefs and subject to the whims of time, revelation, and perspective, even the most seemingly obvious ones. Even our beliefs that we are mortal, finite, fallen, separate, individuals, right, wrong, false, or true may be subject to revisiting. And perhaps, the truth of the matter, about us and about the universe, is ultimately beyond words: as words at their best only approximately point to the reality of things. Perhaps this revelation about the Big Bang serves as an opportunity to let go of our tight sense of knowing and of judging, and to return to a recognition of the peace and joy of life when we’re not so “in our heads.”]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1187</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7287760c1b0e2ce6898c69e7f08ec0b6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Turn to the God in Your Heart &amp; Find Yourself</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/turn-to-the-god-in-your-heart-find-yourself--51142559</link><description><![CDATA[Matthew 7:21-27<br />“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’<br /><br />“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”<br />~<br />Sages throughout cultures and religions often share wisdom that points to the heart of what it means to be spiritual and find our true selves, things that many of us followers of theirs find hard to stomach. There are a couple of places in the Bible where Jesus warns his followers that just saying God’s name is not enough, and that word service or even service to “God,” “Jesus,” or “the Lord” is not a qualifying act for heaven at all. In fact, as our reading from Matthew illustrates, Jesus told these followers that not even prophesying, driving out demons, and performing miracles in God’s name are enough for the Lord not to cast us away. I don’t know about you, but for most of us, I think it’s been a while since we’ve driven out anyone’s demons! So, what chance do we have? Well, as Christ’s words often attest to, finding the heaven within and uncovering our intrinsic relationship with God is less about outward trappings of belief and religiosity, and more about turning away from our emphasis on outward manifestation and turning within to our very core. You see, it is our choice to step away from hell and enter heaven. This means quieting our minds and opening ourselves to God’s Will, God’s Compassion, and God’s Truth – whatever we may call it.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51142559</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2022 22:12:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51142559/220904.mp3" length="15415990" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matthew 7:21-27&#13;
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matthew 7:21-27<br />“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’<br /><br />“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”<br />~<br />Sages throughout cultures and religions often share wisdom that points to the heart of what it means to be spiritual and find our true selves, things that many of us followers of theirs find hard to stomach. There are a couple of places in the Bible where Jesus warns his followers that just saying God’s name is not enough, and that word service or even service to “God,” “Jesus,” or “the Lord” is not a qualifying act for heaven at all. In fact, as our reading from Matthew illustrates, Jesus told these followers that not even prophesying, driving out demons, and performing miracles in God’s name are enough for the Lord not to cast us away. I don’t know about you, but for most of us, I think it’s been a while since we’ve driven out anyone’s demons! So, what chance do we have? Well, as Christ’s words often attest to, finding the heaven within and uncovering our intrinsic relationship with God is less about outward trappings of belief and religiosity, and more about turning away from our emphasis on outward manifestation and turning within to our very core. You see, it is our choice to step away from hell and enter heaven. This means quieting our minds and opening ourselves to God’s Will, God’s Compassion, and God’s Truth – whatever we may call it.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>963</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>awaken,awakening,bible,heart,jesus,meditation,mooji</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cf3172ab33163070fcd3f879c0c9acd5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A Meditation to Open to Peace and Joy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-meditation-to-open-to-peace-and-joy--51043385</link><description><![CDATA[Enjoy this meditation to open to peace and joy.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51043385</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51043385/timeline1.mp3" length="27171573" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Enjoy this meditation to open to peace and joy.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Enjoy this meditation to open to peace and joy.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1700</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>meditation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/76a3ebd897a73fa5098d6a62f074c4b8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crash Your Money-Centered Mind</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crash-your-money-centered-mind--51043376</link><description><![CDATA[I entirely relate to worrying about money. With debt, current obligations, and future ambitions, it can seem inescapable. That’s what makes Christ’s open and interreligious teachings so poignant for us, in a way he’s striking at a source of a lot of our frustrations, personal and interpersonal. Like the teachings of the Buddha, Krishna, and others, many of Christ’s teachings do this: strike at the heart of what keeps us away from our heart and the peace inherent to it. If we follow his pointings, we find that our “burden is light,” but how might we follow something so at odds with the way our minds so often work?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51043376</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 21:54:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51043376/220814.mp3" length="15367760" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I entirely relate to worrying about money. With debt, current obligations, and future ambitions, it can seem inescapable. That’s what makes Christ’s open and interreligious teachings so poignant for us, in a way he’s striking at a source of a lot of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I entirely relate to worrying about money. With debt, current obligations, and future ambitions, it can seem inescapable. That’s what makes Christ’s open and interreligious teachings so poignant for us, in a way he’s striking at a source of a lot of our frustrations, personal and interpersonal. Like the teachings of the Buddha, Krishna, and others, many of Christ’s teachings do this: strike at the heart of what keeps us away from our heart and the peace inherent to it. If we follow his pointings, we find that our “burden is light,” but how might we follow something so at odds with the way our minds so often work?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>960</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a0390a2cd4ba84aafdaf974881e2cf21.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Release Stilted Promises and Ideas</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/release-stilted-promises-and-ideas--50844349</link><description><![CDATA[Christ’s words about never making oaths or promises can be a bit unsettling. We should never make a promise? What about promises already made? That’s why I think it’s no accident that he couches these statements between telling men of the time that they shouldn’t divorce their wives, and a missive on staying non-violent. He wasn’t trying to encourage us to “do whatever we want,” but instead, to let go of our calcified assumptions. To let go of the oaths and endorsements that only continue our blindness and suffering.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50844349</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2022 22:17:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50844349/220807.mp3" length="17693216" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Christ’s words about never making oaths or promises can be a bit unsettling. We should never make a promise? What about promises already made? That’s why I think it’s no accident that he couches these statements between telling men of the time that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Christ’s words about never making oaths or promises can be a bit unsettling. We should never make a promise? What about promises already made? That’s why I think it’s no accident that he couches these statements between telling men of the time that they shouldn’t divorce their wives, and a missive on staying non-violent. He wasn’t trying to encourage us to “do whatever we want,” but instead, to let go of our calcified assumptions. To let go of the oaths and endorsements that only continue our blindness and suffering.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1106</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d852729243277f8e0f501f5ab1ed5bd0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>You are the Space that God Shines Through</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-are-the-space-that-god-shines-through--50698082</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50698082</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2022 21:28:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50698082/220724.mp3" length="20064974" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1254</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>meditation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3eac59e7e1a72ff2279c42b398385a85.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Let Go of Resentment to Find Peaceful Inner Space</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-go-of-resentment-to-find-peaceful-inner-space--50605544</link><description><![CDATA[Anger can sometimes be a natural, healthy reaction to something, just as fear, happiness, and other feelings can be. But when the tie of anger binds our hearts (often, without us knowing it), by our returning to it again and again – stoking the flames and identifying with the feeling toward any one situation, we don’t allow ourselves the peace of our inner transcend-essence and the natural joy that can arise no matter the circumstances. Like with any feeling or thought, it is our identification with them that keeps us circling out of presence and peace into rumination and anxiety. Instead, using the ancient practice of Self-realization, may we let go of our hold on our mind’s unhelpful habits, and find the peace of our inner stability and the natural spaciousness of our loving hearts.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50605544</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2022 21:35:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50605544/220717.mp3" length="20136262" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Anger can sometimes be a natural, healthy reaction to something, just as fear, happiness, and other feelings can be. But when the tie of anger binds our hearts (often, without us knowing it), by our returning to it again and again – stoking the flames...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Anger can sometimes be a natural, healthy reaction to something, just as fear, happiness, and other feelings can be. But when the tie of anger binds our hearts (often, without us knowing it), by our returning to it again and again – stoking the flames and identifying with the feeling toward any one situation, we don’t allow ourselves the peace of our inner transcend-essence and the natural joy that can arise no matter the circumstances. Like with any feeling or thought, it is our identification with them that keeps us circling out of presence and peace into rumination and anxiety. Instead, using the ancient practice of Self-realization, may we let go of our hold on our mind’s unhelpful habits, and find the peace of our inner stability and the natural spaciousness of our loving hearts.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1260</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/05425f84ee627369f4aac8c817f30b84.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A Guided Meditation on Your Inner Light</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-guided-meditation-on-your-inner-light--50587023</link><description><![CDATA[A meditation on your inner light, the light of consciousness shining from Divinity.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50587023</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2022 21:30:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50587023/220715.mp3" length="46045433" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A meditation on your inner light, the light of consciousness shining from Divinity.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A meditation on your inner light, the light of consciousness shining from Divinity.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2882</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0baed4cf0b70d944efc6f0e4904f0653.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>You are the Light of the World</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-are-the-light-of-the-world--50526736</link><description><![CDATA[“You are the light of the world.” These empowering words were spoken by Christ, not as an elitist view of his “Christian” followers, but as a description of the very nature of each of our spirits – especially when we allow ourselves to shine. Like the Buddha, Krishna, and the voices of God across the ages, Christ seemed to have made it his mission to point to the Great I Am inherent within each of us, our rootedness in Divinity and its angelic light. He tasked us, as many sages do, to turn to this light within, noticing continuously that it is from this very light that we see our issues, attachments, conditioning, and both the good and the bad times. From there, we can let our light shine in all its cascading beauty, as it naturally should. <br /><br />Read more on this topic: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/light" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/light</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50526736</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2022 21:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50526736/220710.mp3" length="17824285" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>“You are the light of the world.” These empowering words were spoken by Christ, not as an elitist view of his “Christian” followers, but as a description of the very nature of each of our spirits – especially when we allow ourselves to shine. Like the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[“You are the light of the world.” These empowering words were spoken by Christ, not as an elitist view of his “Christian” followers, but as a description of the very nature of each of our spirits – especially when we allow ourselves to shine. Like the Buddha, Krishna, and the voices of God across the ages, Christ seemed to have made it his mission to point to the Great I Am inherent within each of us, our rootedness in Divinity and its angelic light. He tasked us, as many sages do, to turn to this light within, noticing continuously that it is from this very light that we see our issues, attachments, conditioning, and both the good and the bad times. From there, we can let our light shine in all its cascading beauty, as it naturally should. <br /><br />Read more on this topic: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/light" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/light</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1113</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,interfaith,jesus,light,sermon,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cb188c0cac21ef87378aa7f7725818d8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Is “Father God” a Distant God?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-father-god-a-distant-god--50258200</link><description><![CDATA[On Father’s Day we celebrate our fathers and fatherly figures, celebrating how Divinity shines through the diverse expressions of masculinity and fatherhood, just as it shines through femininity and motherhood in infinite ways as the source of these qualities (as well as gender-neutral expressions). Indeed, the Christian Bible often describes how Christ used “Father” to denote God when speaking with his family and friends two millennia back, although it is hard to say if these ancient Jewish people used the term more broadly at the time. Christ seemed to be expressing how close we are to God by using this important familial distinction, emphasizing that we are all children of God, and expressing that God is the seed of all life – particularly, the source of “the light of the world” and love itself. And, like a good father, this day in particular rejoices in the empowerment of freedom and the light of love in many diverse ways, as we also celebrate Juneteenth and New Church Day today.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50258200</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2022 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50258200/220619.mp3" length="21551570" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On Father’s Day we celebrate our fathers and fatherly figures, celebrating how Divinity shines through the diverse expressions of masculinity and fatherhood, just as it shines through femininity and motherhood in infinite ways as the source of these...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On Father’s Day we celebrate our fathers and fatherly figures, celebrating how Divinity shines through the diverse expressions of masculinity and fatherhood, just as it shines through femininity and motherhood in infinite ways as the source of these qualities (as well as gender-neutral expressions). Indeed, the Christian Bible often describes how Christ used “Father” to denote God when speaking with his family and friends two millennia back, although it is hard to say if these ancient Jewish people used the term more broadly at the time. Christ seemed to be expressing how close we are to God by using this important familial distinction, emphasizing that we are all children of God, and expressing that God is the seed of all life – particularly, the source of “the light of the world” and love itself. And, like a good father, this day in particular rejoices in the empowerment of freedom and the light of love in many diverse ways, as we also celebrate Juneteenth and New Church Day today.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1347</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>father,fathers,god</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0c3c77b0f590612d9d4fa9860c9388e3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Grow Up, Into Childhood</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/grow-up-into-childhood--50176386</link><description><![CDATA[Often, we lose the thread of childhood bliss, as though the pressures of adulthood were more important than remaining in contact with the peace and childlike play and joy we had as a kid. But who could blame us for thinking this way, when it is often as a child that we are encouraged to iron out our natural, playful self – that is if it even survives the early traumas in our life – to better meet the demands of society? Funny thing though, the childlike state of awareness itself can never be ironed out or killed, just seemingly layered over with “personality,” “responsibility,” as well as other limited, defensive constructs that keep us circling in anxiety, fear, and appropriated id-entity. We are called to reawaken to our childlike state of being, of life, love, joy, and presence, by turning to something very simple and important, but beyond words or works, that we intuitively know the moment we’re born: “I am,” not “I am this and that, name, thought, and form.”]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50176386</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2022 23:00:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50176386/220612.mp3" length="19419029" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Often, we lose the thread of childhood bliss, as though the pressures of adulthood were more important than remaining in contact with the peace and childlike play and joy we had as a kid. But who could blame us for thinking this way, when it is often...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Often, we lose the thread of childhood bliss, as though the pressures of adulthood were more important than remaining in contact with the peace and childlike play and joy we had as a kid. But who could blame us for thinking this way, when it is often as a child that we are encouraged to iron out our natural, playful self – that is if it even survives the early traumas in our life – to better meet the demands of society? Funny thing though, the childlike state of awareness itself can never be ironed out or killed, just seemingly layered over with “personality,” “responsibility,” as well as other limited, defensive constructs that keep us circling in anxiety, fear, and appropriated id-entity. We are called to reawaken to our childlike state of being, of life, love, joy, and presence, by turning to something very simple and important, but beyond words or works, that we intuitively know the moment we’re born: “I am,” not “I am this and that, name, thought, and form.”]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1213</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fcc59a9d4f49ee312c2fe64b3b7c345b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Exploring Revelation 12: Dispel Your Dragon to Find Your SELF</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploring-revelation-12-dispel-your-dragon-to-find-your-self--50076776</link><description><![CDATA[In this video we explore the inner meaning of Revelation 12. There’s a reason that the book of Revelation is often associated with a mushroom or hallucinogenic trip, because the images found throughout Revelation seem to come straight out of one. What’s further interesting about the book written by John when he was “in the spirit,” is that the images of the book of Revelation are all references to other moments of the Bible but blended into a psychedelic mixture. Our reading from Revelation 12 today is one of the most iconic images from that trippy book, describing a woman clothed in the sun who is set upon by a seven-headed red dragon. And like many images in Revelation, although it resembles a crazy dream, the parable that it expresses invites us to overcome our personal dominating, distracted, destructive demons to allow our creative, heavenly Self and God to shine through.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50076776</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jun 2022 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50076776/220605.mp3" length="31378651" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this video we explore the inner meaning of Revelation 12. There’s a reason that the book of Revelation is often associated with a mushroom or hallucinogenic trip, because the images found throughout Revelation seem to come straight out of one....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this video we explore the inner meaning of Revelation 12. There’s a reason that the book of Revelation is often associated with a mushroom or hallucinogenic trip, because the images found throughout Revelation seem to come straight out of one. What’s further interesting about the book written by John when he was “in the spirit,” is that the images of the book of Revelation are all references to other moments of the Bible but blended into a psychedelic mixture. Our reading from Revelation 12 today is one of the most iconic images from that trippy book, describing a woman clothed in the sun who is set upon by a seven-headed red dragon. And like many images in Revelation, although it resembles a crazy dream, the parable that it expresses invites us to overcome our personal dominating, distracted, destructive demons to allow our creative, heavenly Self and God to shine through.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1958</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>dragon,meaning,revelation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/38d272cc120608fd293705e68df2b8ab.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A Meditation to Empower Our Higher Self</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-meditation-to-empower-our-higher-self--49881618</link><description><![CDATA[A meditation to empower our higher Self through letting go of our identification with the lower self.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49881618</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 23:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49881618/220520.mp3" length="28372420" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A meditation to empower our higher Self through letting go of our identification with the lower self.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A meditation to empower our higher Self through letting go of our identification with the lower self.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1775</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>guided,meditation,mindfulness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1a9c63823af007deb44138b7fccec6dd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Exploring the Spiritual Depths of Revelation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploring-the-spiritual-depths-of-revelation--49805042</link><description><![CDATA[It says that John was “in the spirit” when he had the visions described in the quite trippy book of Revelation, and the images described there (often about the future, as well as a new heaven and a new earth) bring to mind hallucinogens as well as the visions of my favourite mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. For many, especially for many Christians, the book of Revelation has been a tough nut to crack, and many of its most famous elements are misconstrued due to things like Left Behind and other narratives that play up added stories about the antichrist. The book has been interpreted on many levels (even by my grandfather, who wrote a book on how it’s a hidden critique of the Romans!), but these interpretations often lack a good throughline or cohesiveness with the rest of scripture, seemingly missing the opportunity to tie the clearly metaphorical Revelation with the metaphors found throughout scripture. However, there’s one interpretation that does just that, in fact, this interpretation (written in 1766 by Emanuel Swedenborg) is the very same book that opened my eyes to the depth of scripture and its interconnectedness with the heart of other traditions. Moreover, he describes how, just like Jesus’ metaphorical parables, the entirety of Revelation is an allegory for human transformation, inviting us to allow a new heaven and a new earth to descend into our very lives in this very moment.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49805042</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2022 23:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49805042/220515.mp3" length="25730299" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It says that John was “in the spirit” when he had the visions described in the quite trippy book of Revelation, and the images described there (often about the future, as well as a new heaven and a new earth) bring to mind hallucinogens as well as the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It says that John was “in the spirit” when he had the visions described in the quite trippy book of Revelation, and the images described there (often about the future, as well as a new heaven and a new earth) bring to mind hallucinogens as well as the visions of my favourite mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. For many, especially for many Christians, the book of Revelation has been a tough nut to crack, and many of its most famous elements are misconstrued due to things like Left Behind and other narratives that play up added stories about the antichrist. The book has been interpreted on many levels (even by my grandfather, who wrote a book on how it’s a hidden critique of the Romans!), but these interpretations often lack a good throughline or cohesiveness with the rest of scripture, seemingly missing the opportunity to tie the clearly metaphorical Revelation with the metaphors found throughout scripture. However, there’s one interpretation that does just that, in fact, this interpretation (written in 1766 by Emanuel Swedenborg) is the very same book that opened my eyes to the depth of scripture and its interconnectedness with the heart of other traditions. Moreover, he describes how, just like Jesus’ metaphorical parables, the entirety of Revelation is an allegory for human transformation, inviting us to allow a new heaven and a new earth to descend into our very lives in this very moment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1608</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f5562f6817a1a0242d98c18c29d363e3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Treasure of Our Mothers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-treasure-of-our-mothers--49717583</link><description><![CDATA[Our mothers treasure our lives in their hearts, often there as a listening ear and a loving, wise presence. Even if we can’t relate to that statement, the motherly love and light of the universe is with us whether we know it or not, not part and parcel with our very own consciousness and inner light. The motherly ones in our lives often feel like a warm hug with their caring and spacious personalities, and often this is because they truly do treasure us – we have much to learn from that kind of life and that kind of love.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49717583</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2022 19:32:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49717583/220508.mp3" length="17375078" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our mothers treasure our lives in their hearts, often there as a listening ear and a loving, wise presence. Even if we can’t relate to that statement, the motherly love and light of the universe is with us whether we know it or not, not part and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our mothers treasure our lives in their hearts, often there as a listening ear and a loving, wise presence. Even if we can’t relate to that statement, the motherly love and light of the universe is with us whether we know it or not, not part and parcel with our very own consciousness and inner light. The motherly ones in our lives often feel like a warm hug with their caring and spacious personalities, and often this is because they truly do treasure us – we have much to learn from that kind of life and that kind of love.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1085</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ee40d6e240f5e04210c949bb9967a92f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Turn to the Infinite Light of Love to Find Resurrection Today</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/turn-to-the-infinite-light-of-love-to-find-resurrection-today--49460841</link><description><![CDATA[When I think of Easter I think of celebrations of life with vibrant colors and the diversity of community expressions of joy – and even for those of us not Christian or perhaps still wondering about religion, spirituality, and God, I think there’s a profound message of awakening and resurrection in the Easter story. Christ himself hadn’t set out to “start a religion” but to return us to our natural state in unity with love and God (known by many names and many stories), inviting us to a type of resurrection of spirit, society, and life. Even as we count Christ dead in modern culture due to the ignorance and horrors sometimes offered by those who take his name, I think we’ll find he’s not down for the count.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49460841</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2022 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49460841/timeline1_2.mp3" length="24908395" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When I think of Easter I think of celebrations of life with vibrant colors and the diversity of community expressions of joy – and even for those of us not Christian or perhaps still wondering about religion, spirituality, and God, I think there’s a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When I think of Easter I think of celebrations of life with vibrant colors and the diversity of community expressions of joy – and even for those of us not Christian or perhaps still wondering about religion, spirituality, and God, I think there’s a profound message of awakening and resurrection in the Easter story. Christ himself hadn’t set out to “start a religion” but to return us to our natural state in unity with love and God (known by many names and many stories), inviting us to a type of resurrection of spirit, society, and life. 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We recently saw a joyful and historic teaching moment when one of the world’s foremost spiritual teachers, Pope Francis, along with various Catholic bishops met with indigenous people from Canada over the course of a few days. During this visit, the indigenous peoples shared their stories and the lasting impact that residential schools and other colonizing efforts have had on them and their friends and family. The trip ended in a heartfelt speech and apology from the Pope, affirming the indigenous peoples’ experiences and expressing how much he’s learned in those few days, vowing to be a partner in decolonization and with indigenous peoples. In this example, we see that even the Pope has a learning journey and that often our best teachers are the most overlooked, as the humble and oppressed have some of the most potent messages to learn. The very light of our own being is similarly too overlooked and disregarded, but hopefully, we can change that just as the Pope is seeking to continue to listen and learn.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49387821</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2022 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49387821/220410.mp3" length="24217434" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our spiritual teachers have a very important job to do and when they are fruitful in helping us awaken to Spirit and Love we can’t help but rejoice, this is because intrinsic to the Spirit of God (known by many names) is joy. We recently saw a joyful...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our spiritual teachers have a very important job to do and when they are fruitful in helping us awaken to Spirit and Love we can’t help but rejoice, this is because intrinsic to the Spirit of God (known by many names) is joy. We recently saw a joyful and historic teaching moment when one of the world’s foremost spiritual teachers, Pope Francis, along with various Catholic bishops met with indigenous people from Canada over the course of a few days. During this visit, the indigenous peoples shared their stories and the lasting impact that residential schools and other colonizing efforts have had on them and their friends and family. The trip ended in a heartfelt speech and apology from the Pope, affirming the indigenous peoples’ experiences and expressing how much he’s learned in those few days, vowing to be a partner in decolonization and with indigenous peoples. In this example, we see that even the Pope has a learning journey and that often our best teachers are the most overlooked, as the humble and oppressed have some of the most potent messages to learn. The very light of our own being is similarly too overlooked and disregarded, but hopefully, we can change that just as the Pope is seeking to continue to listen and learn.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1514</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>indigenous,palm,pope</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ed74461127df9cb7f84a1a6cd3d789a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Meditation to Unveil Your True Nature</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-to-unveil-your-true-nature--49371936</link><description><![CDATA[A meditation to unveil our true natures]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49371936</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49371936/220408.mp3" length="39553483" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A meditation to unveil our true natures</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A meditation to unveil our true natures]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2475</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>meditation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0a87719cfe512463ca4451a99c0a1e56.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Humanity’s Natural State? Children of God (Known by Many Names)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/humanity-s-natural-state-children-of-god-known-by-many-names--49305510</link><description><![CDATA[It says in the scriptures that God gives light to everyone and is the true light. This clearly metaphorical phrase, although perhaps also literal, seems to point to a number of things that we call light: truth, wisdom, understanding, spiritual insight, perception – which all come back to the most fundamental light of all, the light of consciousness itself, without which none of these could be perceived. Despite being so prominent in the Christian scriptures, delving into this line of thinking and further inquiry seems to often take a backburner to more surface understandings of Christ, which can keep God at a distance from us while also limiting our understanding of the shining unity at the core of most religions. Even more pluralistic approaches can miss this important point, that God is the pure light of consciousness itself – at no distance from our seat of perception – and that coming to better know this Alpha and Omega of our lives can awaken us to all to our birthrights as children of God, not stepchildren.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49305510</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2022 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49305510/220403.mp3" length="26360614" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It says in the scriptures that God gives light to everyone and is the true light. This clearly metaphorical phrase, although perhaps also literal, seems to point to a number of things that we call light: truth, wisdom, understanding, spiritual...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It says in the scriptures that God gives light to everyone and is the true light. This clearly metaphorical phrase, although perhaps also literal, seems to point to a number of things that we call light: truth, wisdom, understanding, spiritual insight, perception – which all come back to the most fundamental light of all, the light of consciousness itself, without which none of these could be perceived. Despite being so prominent in the Christian scriptures, delving into this line of thinking and further inquiry seems to often take a backburner to more surface understandings of Christ, which can keep God at a distance from us while also limiting our understanding of the shining unity at the core of most religions. Even more pluralistic approaches can miss this important point, that God is the pure light of consciousness itself – at no distance from our seat of perception – and that coming to better know this Alpha and Omega of our lives can awaken us to all to our birthrights as children of God, not stepchildren.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1649</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f389335cb8ad49aeb7b3ef06c77bef1b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Swedenborg’s Secret to Awakening to the I Am</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/swedenborg-s-secret-to-awakening-to-the-i-am--49125593</link><description><![CDATA[The 18th-century sage, Emanuel Swedenborg, has greatly influenced many impactful, peerless thinkers and influential progressive radicals (from Immanuel Kant and Helen Keller to Emerson, Blake, and William James), but he himself is little known to modern history. And although there are countless biographies of the ground-breaking scientist-turned-mystic, there is one important aspect of his history that I think could use a little more exploration and emulation, his spiritual awakening. His deep meditative approach to his quest for the seat of the soul resembles the types of inner inquiry that many ancient and modern sages invite in order to awaken from spiritual slumber, into what a Swedenborgian may coin “angelic flow,” or “Christ-consciousness,” or just plainly, Buddha.<br /><br />Read more: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/secret" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/secret</a><br />Learn more on our website: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org</a><br />Give: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/my-gift" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/my-gift</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49125593</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2022 23:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49125593/timeline1.mp3" length="29475680" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The 18th-century sage, Emanuel Swedenborg, has greatly influenced many impactful, peerless thinkers and influential progressive radicals (from Immanuel Kant and Helen Keller to Emerson, Blake, and William James), but he himself is little known to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 18th-century sage, Emanuel Swedenborg, has greatly influenced many impactful, peerless thinkers and influential progressive radicals (from Immanuel Kant and Helen Keller to Emerson, Blake, and William James), but he himself is little known to modern history. And although there are countless biographies of the ground-breaking scientist-turned-mystic, there is one important aspect of his history that I think could use a little more exploration and emulation, his spiritual awakening. His deep meditative approach to his quest for the seat of the soul resembles the types of inner inquiry that many ancient and modern sages invite in order to awaken from spiritual slumber, into what a Swedenborgian may coin “angelic flow,” or “Christ-consciousness,” or just plainly, Buddha.<br /><br />Read more: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/secret" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/secret</a><br />Learn more on our website: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org</a><br />Give: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/my-gift" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/my-gift</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1844</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>meditation,sermon,spiritual</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d4b122b4941ad567f9494dca0324de76.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>War Springs from Ignorance</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/war-springs-from-ignorance--49048685</link><description><![CDATA[War is on our doorsteps more often than we admit, as it’s a small world and it is always at war. But a type of war often churns in our minds as well, springing from a similar cause: ignorance of our true nature and our oneness as the Self. Vladimir Putin’s atrocious war on Ukraine scrapes the barrel of degradation and even toys with catastrophic nuclear destruction, and yet shares in the root cause of a false idea of self – one that seeks to defend from, attack, control, relish in, judge, fear, and subjugate all things that touch its fancy, as this is the nature of this inverted wisdom itself. Yes, our minds jump from one ignorant type of modality to the next as there is a time for all these things when we stay centered in non-centeredness. Often these things feel out of our control – types of impulsive, habitual drives leading some of us even to murder – and many of these traits can be written off as normal as it is the common modality of our unawakened minds. But, in a way, this offers a solution in and of itself: all of our issues spring from our embodied ignorance of our shared Divinity, and can be tackled at their core with God’s sword of peace and truth (no matter our tradition), if we employ it.  <br /><br />Read more: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/war" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/war</a><br />Today's music: <a href="https://justinelucas.bandcamp.com/album/untangling" rel="noopener">https://justinelucas.bandcamp.com/album/untangling</a><br />Learn more on our website: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org</a><br />Give: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/my-gift" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/my-gift</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49048685</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2022 23:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49048685/220313.mp3" length="22328659" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>War is on our doorsteps more often than we admit, as it’s a small world and it is always at war. But a type of war often churns in our minds as well, springing from a similar cause: ignorance of our true nature and our oneness as the Self. Vladimir...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[War is on our doorsteps more often than we admit, as it’s a small world and it is always at war. But a type of war often churns in our minds as well, springing from a similar cause: ignorance of our true nature and our oneness as the Self. Vladimir Putin’s atrocious war on Ukraine scrapes the barrel of degradation and even toys with catastrophic nuclear destruction, and yet shares in the root cause of a false idea of self – one that seeks to defend from, attack, control, relish in, judge, fear, and subjugate all things that touch its fancy, as this is the nature of this inverted wisdom itself. Yes, our minds jump from one ignorant type of modality to the next as there is a time for all these things when we stay centered in non-centeredness. Often these things feel out of our control – types of impulsive, habitual drives leading some of us even to murder – and many of these traits can be written off as normal as it is the common modality of our unawakened minds. But, in a way, this offers a solution in and of itself: all of our issues spring from our embodied ignorance of our shared Divinity, and can be tackled at their core with God’s sword of peace and truth (no matter our tradition), if we employ it.  <br /><br />Read more: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/war" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/war</a><br />Today's music: <a href="https://justinelucas.bandcamp.com/album/untangling" rel="noopener">https://justinelucas.bandcamp.com/album/untangling</a><br />Learn more on our website: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org</a><br />Give: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/my-gift" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/my-gift</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1397</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>awaken,spiritual,swedenborg,war</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/55dde78b986ff556ab266469b1867399.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A Meditation to Relieve Stress and Anxiety: Awaken Within</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-meditation-to-relieve-stress-and-anxiety-awaken-within--49040391</link><description><![CDATA[A Meditation to Relieve Stress and Anxiety: Awaken Within]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49040391</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2022 18:18:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49040391/timeline1_1.mp3" length="44552804" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A Meditation to Relieve Stress and Anxiety: Awaken Within</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A Meditation to Relieve Stress and Anxiety: Awaken Within]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2789</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7ff3f79fb6ffd6fc5f928105bf242883.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Purpose of Prayer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-purpose-of-prayer--48970613</link><description><![CDATA[Today we pray for Ukraine, hopefully, no matter our tradition and country. We pray for peace, healing, safety, wholeness, sanity, an end to wars and needless violence (in Ukraine and otherwise). But prayer sometimes leaves us asking, what is it fundamentally? Is it an inner monologue toward God, an effort to manifest something? Of course, prayer is often what we make it. Scripturally, prayer tends to be described as an effort to unburden our issues before God and find connection with Divinity, as well as seeking reconciliation, healing, unity, resolution, and peace – even for our enemies. In many religions, there’s a shared approach to prayer that includes both personal beseeching as well as various other types of meditative approaches that may include mantras (like with the Lord’s Prayer or many Hindu prayers) or praise and thanksgiving. Whether it’s beseeching, praise, mantric, or more silent prayers, these are designed to help us let go of our issues and our mind’s wanderings and open toward the transcendent light of love, joy, and peace within, helping us turn into conduits of peace, especially when we allow all four meditative, prayerful modes transform our minds.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48970613</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48970613/220306.mp3" length="25153519" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today we pray for Ukraine, hopefully, no matter our tradition and country. We pray for peace, healing, safety, wholeness, sanity, an end to wars and needless violence (in Ukraine and otherwise). But prayer sometimes leaves us asking, what is it...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we pray for Ukraine, hopefully, no matter our tradition and country. We pray for peace, healing, safety, wholeness, sanity, an end to wars and needless violence (in Ukraine and otherwise). But prayer sometimes leaves us asking, what is it fundamentally? Is it an inner monologue toward God, an effort to manifest something? Of course, prayer is often what we make it. Scripturally, prayer tends to be described as an effort to unburden our issues before God and find connection with Divinity, as well as seeking reconciliation, healing, unity, resolution, and peace – even for our enemies. In many religions, there’s a shared approach to prayer that includes both personal beseeching as well as various other types of meditative approaches that may include mantras (like with the Lord’s Prayer or many Hindu prayers) or praise and thanksgiving. Whether it’s beseeching, praise, mantric, or more silent prayers, these are designed to help us let go of our issues and our mind’s wanderings and open toward the transcendent light of love, joy, and peace within, helping us turn into conduits of peace, especially when we allow all four meditative, prayerful modes transform our minds.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1573</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2b38d1c917c192ef881902208cfa8827.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A Meditation for Peace</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-meditation-for-peace--48876186</link><description><![CDATA[A meditation for inner and outer peace.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48876186</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48876186/220225.mp3" length="43272519" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A meditation for inner and outer peace.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A meditation for inner and outer peace.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2707</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a4175e6f61e981df632a1cddc6acbd0f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Come Into Harmony</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/come-into-harmony--48809096</link><description><![CDATA[Coming into harmony with the universe and our Higher Power sounds aspirational and nice, but I think many people believe it’s beyond human capability or, at least, their own. Sometimes when we assess our mental or spiritual situation it may seem disheartening due to our lingering issues, or we may feel that there’s too much chaos going on to ever tap into a true beingness at harmony with the play of the natural realm and God. The trick, though, seems to be realizing that the part of us that says it’s impossible and feels at odds with things isn’t us and really isn’t even a friend, it’s a voice that we feel is intimate but it’s also an illusory manifestation of us not understanding our true selves. Instead, we must turn to Beingness itself within to learn our true nature and give up our attachment to listening to that false teacher we’ve come to call “me.”]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48809096</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48809096/220220.mp3" length="21544630" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Coming into harmony with the universe and our Higher Power sounds aspirational and nice, but I think many people believe it’s beyond human capability or, at least, their own. Sometimes when we assess our mental or spiritual situation it may seem...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Coming into harmony with the universe and our Higher Power sounds aspirational and nice, but I think many people believe it’s beyond human capability or, at least, their own. Sometimes when we assess our mental or spiritual situation it may seem disheartening due to our lingering issues, or we may feel that there’s too much chaos going on to ever tap into a true beingness at harmony with the play of the natural realm and God. The trick, though, seems to be realizing that the part of us that says it’s impossible and feels at odds with things isn’t us and really isn’t even a friend, it’s a voice that we feel is intimate but it’s also an illusory manifestation of us not understanding our true selves. Instead, we must turn to Beingness itself within to learn our true nature and give up our attachment to listening to that false teacher we’ve come to call “me.”]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1346</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7e4cbe716784aed59692df4608743367.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Turn Inward &amp; Find Your True Self</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/turn-inward-find-your-true-self--48616582</link><description><![CDATA[The world strives to convince us of the necessity of how we often do things: with an anxious headiness and a desperate grasping, saying that one day all our striving and yearning might get us what we need to feel at ease and fulfilled. But this cause and effect doesn’t add up, as Jesus said, God’s yoke is light and easy. In actuality we are already fulfilled where we sit, no other cause is needed. Jesus served and serves as an embodiment of Divinity, the very thing that we are all called to by birthright, asking us to turn away from our distortive thinking. Unfortunately, with our adopted sense of division and false selfhood, we grasp at our minds’ illusions and yearnings, not realizing we are much greater than our picture of ourselves – meant to be aware of our oneness with the Father, with Jesus, with the Buddha, with each other, and they with us.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48616582</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48616582/220206.mp3" length="18249464" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The world strives to convince us of the necessity of how we often do things: with an anxious headiness and a desperate grasping, saying that one day all our striving and yearning might get us what we need to feel at ease and fulfilled. But this cause...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The world strives to convince us of the necessity of how we often do things: with an anxious headiness and a desperate grasping, saying that one day all our striving and yearning might get us what we need to feel at ease and fulfilled. But this cause and effect doesn’t add up, as Jesus said, God’s yoke is light and easy. In actuality we are already fulfilled where we sit, no other cause is needed. Jesus served and serves as an embodiment of Divinity, the very thing that we are all called to by birthright, asking us to turn away from our distortive thinking. Unfortunately, with our adopted sense of division and false selfhood, we grasp at our minds’ illusions and yearnings, not realizing we are much greater than our picture of ourselves – meant to be aware of our oneness with the Father, with Jesus, with the Buddha, with each other, and they with us.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1140</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9da284d63a06746c0d69c829bcea74c2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Let Go of Your False Idea of Self</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-go-of-your-false-idea-of-self--48489811</link><description><![CDATA[Why we should let go of our false ideas of self, according to Emanuel Swedenborg's book Divine Providence and our host, Cory. We continue our exploration of this fantastic book, which you can download on our website SwedenborgianCommunity.org.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48489811</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2022 00:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48489811/220128.mp3" length="46336162" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Why we should let go of our false ideas of self, according to Emanuel Swedenborg's book Divine Providence and our host, Cory. We continue our exploration of this fantastic book, which you can download on our website SwedenborgianCommunity.org.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why we should let go of our false ideas of self, according to Emanuel Swedenborg's book Divine Providence and our host, Cory. We continue our exploration of this fantastic book, which you can download on our website SwedenborgianCommunity.org.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2900</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ego,providence,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/670de9e2bcbf72af081706dce7cf4884.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Be Baptized in the Spirit Known by Many Names</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-baptized-in-the-spirit-known-by-many-names--48417688</link><description><![CDATA[As we start to awaken to the Divinity at our core, it’s typical that we begin by realizing there are greater truths out there than we may have thought, and come to centre on a specific set of spiritual truths that are helping to wake us up, deepen our walk, and that have spoken to us in a way that may make more sense to us than others we’ve heard about. According to the 18th-century scientist-turned-sage, Emanuel Swedenborg, these spiritual-natural truths are represented by John the Baptist in the well-known biblical story – calling us to let go of our sins and be baptized, promising that there are greater truths, a greater connection to Jesus, to come. Indeed, Swedenborg believed that all the Biblical stories (or any truly scriptural story, for that matter) represent more universal things than we often give them credit for and are not limited to describing one religious walk, he supported these claims by exploring all the ways our scriptures keep saying just that!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48417688</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48417688/220123.mp3" length="20959014" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As we start to awaken to the Divinity at our core, it’s typical that we begin by realizing there are greater truths out there than we may have thought, and come to centre on a specific set of spiritual truths that are helping to wake us up, deepen our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we start to awaken to the Divinity at our core, it’s typical that we begin by realizing there are greater truths out there than we may have thought, and come to centre on a specific set of spiritual truths that are helping to wake us up, deepen our walk, and that have spoken to us in a way that may make more sense to us than others we’ve heard about. According to the 18th-century scientist-turned-sage, Emanuel Swedenborg, these spiritual-natural truths are represented by John the Baptist in the well-known biblical story – calling us to let go of our sins and be baptized, promising that there are greater truths, a greater connection to Jesus, to come. Indeed, Swedenborg believed that all the Biblical stories (or any truly scriptural story, for that matter) represent more universal things than we often give them credit for and are not limited to describing one religious walk, he supported these claims by exploring all the ways our scriptures keep saying just that!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1310</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>baptism,spirit,spiritual,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/497e16665cf19ca66de73fec30376034.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Meditation for Inner Peace</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-for-inner-peace--48302857</link><description><![CDATA[A meditation for inner peace and reconnecting with our Self.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48302857</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2022 00:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48302857/timeline1_2.mp3" length="20944321" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A meditation for inner peace and reconnecting with our Self.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A meditation for inner peace and reconnecting with our Self.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1310</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>guided,meditation,peace,transcendental</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e3404d8a77abc13b4ead0746e7ad4ab2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Give Up Glory and Worry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-up-glory-and-worry--48228589</link><description><![CDATA[The key reason we treat these feelings and thoughts as vastly important is because we have (and are often encouraged to have) a false idea of ourselves and what’s important. Worry and fear arise when we feel a threat to our existence, something we inevitably feel all the time when we identify with our idea of our reputation, our fleeting sense of glory, our inevitably passing bodies, our thoughts and intellect, as well as all the other false derivations and morphing images we have about ourselves and what’s important. The sages tell us that these false ideas of self and our yearning for the things that feed them, disconnect us with our true selves, fogging up our inner life because we centre on the passing mist instead of the sun of consciousness within.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48228589</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48228589/220109.mp3" length="18993211" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The key reason we treat these feelings and thoughts as vastly important is because we have (and are often encouraged to have) a false idea of ourselves and what’s important. Worry and fear arise when we feel a threat to our existence, something we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The key reason we treat these feelings and thoughts as vastly important is because we have (and are often encouraged to have) a false idea of ourselves and what’s important. Worry and fear arise when we feel a threat to our existence, something we inevitably feel all the time when we identify with our idea of our reputation, our fleeting sense of glory, our inevitably passing bodies, our thoughts and intellect, as well as all the other false derivations and morphing images we have about ourselves and what’s important. The sages tell us that these false ideas of self and our yearning for the things that feed them, disconnect us with our true selves, fogging up our inner life because we centre on the passing mist instead of the sun of consciousness within.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1187</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>glory,jesus,swedenborg,worry</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/72ec36c4e0668142e18e82d750a7bb97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Uncover the Wellspring of Joy Within - Advent / Christmas Message</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncover-the-wellspring-of-joy-within-advent-christmas-message--47989012</link><description><![CDATA[The angel in our reading said, “Do not be afraid, I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people,” but who exactly is this reading referring to when it says “all”? Often, the Christmas story’s impact is understood to be limited to “Christians.” But perhaps this understanding is missing the point entirely – that God’s Advent in history and continuing Advent in each of our lives is meant to uplift everyone, a phenomenon that’s always present, working to empower hope, peace, love, and ultimately, our joy. Moreover, this statement starts by enjoining us to release fear, pointing to God’s call to let go of our false ideas of self and turn to the reality of God’s Advent within us, no matter our tradition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47989012</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47989012/211219.mp3" length="19528260" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The angel in our reading said, “Do not be afraid, I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people,” but who exactly is this reading referring to when it says “all”? Often, the Christmas story’s impact is understood to be limited to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The angel in our reading said, “Do not be afraid, I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people,” but who exactly is this reading referring to when it says “all”? Often, the Christmas story’s impact is understood to be limited to “Christians.” But perhaps this understanding is missing the point entirely – that God’s Advent in history and continuing Advent in each of our lives is meant to uplift everyone, a phenomenon that’s always present, working to empower hope, peace, love, and ultimately, our joy. Moreover, this statement starts by enjoining us to release fear, pointing to God’s call to let go of our false ideas of self and turn to the reality of God’s Advent within us, no matter our tradition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1220</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/84917e35acdb7f0f6a7e135f57398bc8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Meditation for Inner Awakening</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-for-inner-awakening--47875260</link><description><![CDATA[This guided meditation is designed to encourage a reconnection with our inner connection to peace, clarity, and transcendence - to wake us up to the present moment and our intrinsic connection to Divinity as the core of our awareness.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47875260</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Dec 2021 00:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47875260/211210.mp3" length="33277668" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This guided meditation is designed to encourage a reconnection with our inner connection to peace, clarity, and transcendence - to wake us up to the present moment and our intrinsic connection to Divinity as the core of our awareness.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This guided meditation is designed to encourage a reconnection with our inner connection to peace, clarity, and transcendence - to wake us up to the present moment and our intrinsic connection to Divinity as the core of our awareness.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2082</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>awaken,meditate,meditation,peace,peaceful</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a80030cca2a0462aeb2315ce870284c2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Abide in the Diverse Light of Love</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/abide-in-the-diverse-light-of-love--47797630</link><description><![CDATA[I find it interesting, or perhaps devastating, that so many groups within traditions that espouse a loving God turn toward an interpretation of it that damns or condemns all others. Whether it be large veins of Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, or others, we all have a tendency to identify with our judgmental, dismissive, and controlling mind and let that guide our religiosity (or atheism) and life at times. When we start to let this go the shared centre between many of our traditions, the importance of being oriented toward loving compassion, is easily revealed. This week’s Christian Advent theme is exactly this topic, and today we explore how love is intrinsic to our very consciousness and how God is love and the light of consciousness itself, repeatedly asking us to come into our similarly loving and non-divisive nature.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47797630</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47797630/timeline1.mp3" length="19188768" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I find it interesting, or perhaps devastating, that so many groups within traditions that espouse a loving God turn toward an interpretation of it that damns or condemns all others. Whether it be large veins of Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, or...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I find it interesting, or perhaps devastating, that so many groups within traditions that espouse a loving God turn toward an interpretation of it that damns or condemns all others. Whether it be large veins of Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, or others, we all have a tendency to identify with our judgmental, dismissive, and controlling mind and let that guide our religiosity (or atheism) and life at times. When we start to let this go the shared centre between many of our traditions, the importance of being oriented toward loving compassion, is easily revealed. This week’s Christian Advent theme is exactly this topic, and today we explore how love is intrinsic to our very consciousness and how God is love and the light of consciousness itself, repeatedly asking us to come into our similarly loving and non-divisive nature.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1199</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advent,interfaith,love,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/22decad2bb14e5ccecff91a15e777e60.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Follow Hope to Spiritual Health</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/follow-hope-to-spiritual-health--47695321</link><description><![CDATA[We all hope. We hope for this desire or that, for this justice or that award. And we hope we are safe in any situation. The hopes that we have can paint a picture of what we are about in our lives, what our gods are. Unfortunately, most hopes undermine our sense of peace and compassion as they are centered on fleeting things: our bodies, our reputations, our lust, our memory, and on. Indeed, the scriptures of many traditions share in the idea that our shared hope should be on the increase of love, peace, and wisdom itself, since, as we come to hope for these things, they naturally become more apparent within us and then, our hope transforms into the confidence and trust inherent in these eternal attributes.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47695321</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47695321/211128.mp3" length="13996386" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We all hope. We hope for this desire or that, for this justice or that award. And we hope we are safe in any situation. The hopes that we have can paint a picture of what we are about in our lives, what our gods are. Unfortunately, most hopes...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all hope. We hope for this desire or that, for this justice or that award. And we hope we are safe in any situation. The hopes that we have can paint a picture of what we are about in our lives, what our gods are. Unfortunately, most hopes undermine our sense of peace and compassion as they are centered on fleeting things: our bodies, our reputations, our lust, our memory, and on. Indeed, the scriptures of many traditions share in the idea that our shared hope should be on the increase of love, peace, and wisdom itself, since, as we come to hope for these things, they naturally become more apparent within us and then, our hope transforms into the confidence and trust inherent in these eternal attributes.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>875</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advent,hope,sermon</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/30e8ceb75cc1b950a998ed63cde8ca73.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Your Mission: True Remembrance</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-mission-true-remembrance--47472422</link><description><![CDATA[Both the U.S.’s Veterans’ Day and Canada’s Remembrance Day celebrate and/or mourn the veterans in our midst and those that have passed. What it means to be a soldier is different for many people, and I’m honoured to have had a number of veterans in my family share their various experiences and wisdom over the years. Both my grandfathers, my aunt, two of my uncles, and my brother, all have had both inspiring and critical things to say about the armed forces, and all have seemed to believe that serving their country helped to craft them into who they are. No matter our politics, this week we ought to honour the sacrifices and efforts made by our soldiers of all stripes, as well as honour the peace that most of these strive and yearn for as we seek to dispel the violence that so often takes their lives.<br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/remembrance" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/remembrance</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47472422</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47472422/211114.mp3" length="18912076" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Both the U.S.’s Veterans’ Day and Canada’s Remembrance Day celebrate and/or mourn the veterans in our midst and those that have passed. What it means to be a soldier is different for many people, and I’m honoured to have had a number of veterans in my...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Both the U.S.’s Veterans’ Day and Canada’s Remembrance Day celebrate and/or mourn the veterans in our midst and those that have passed. What it means to be a soldier is different for many people, and I’m honoured to have had a number of veterans in my family share their various experiences and wisdom over the years. Both my grandfathers, my aunt, two of my uncles, and my brother, all have had both inspiring and critical things to say about the armed forces, and all have seemed to believe that serving their country helped to craft them into who they are. No matter our politics, this week we ought to honour the sacrifices and efforts made by our soldiers of all stripes, as well as honour the peace that most of these strive and yearn for as we seek to dispel the violence that so often takes their lives.<br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/remembrance" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/remembrance</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1182</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>interfaith,remembrance,sermon,swedenborgian,veterans</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e100a8de13d83094005e728e3916ed89.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Links Between Providence &amp; Our Rationality &amp; Freedom</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-links-between-providence-our-rationality-freedom--47450494</link><description><![CDATA[Today we dive back into the 18th-century mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg’s book Divine Providence – exploring the section where he tries to explain the connections between providence and our rationality and freedom as human beings. Download the book for free here (pdf): <a href="https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_DivineProvidence_portable.pdf" rel="noopener">https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_DivineProvidence_portable.pdf</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47450494</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Nov 2021 00:00:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47450494/timeline1_1.mp3" length="55939072" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today we dive back into the 18th-century mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg’s book Divine Providence – exploring the section where he tries to explain the connections between providence and our rationality and freedom as human beings. Download the book for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we dive back into the 18th-century mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg’s book Divine Providence – exploring the section where he tries to explain the connections between providence and our rationality and freedom as human beings. Download the book for free here (pdf): <a href="https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_DivineProvidence_portable.pdf" rel="noopener">https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_DivineProvidence_portable.pdf</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3501</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9c95a7d3e69a21915196cd120f6e9565.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Holiness of Halloween</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-holiness-of-halloween--47247044</link><description><![CDATA[With roots in both paganism and early Christianity, Halloween (meaning “Saints’ Evening”) is a fascinating holiday that I think we shouldn’t be shy about celebrating. Many of the various, seemingly random elements of our Halloween rituals seem to have roots in the past, from bobbing for apples to going door to door asking for treats. Even its more disparaged aspects have roots in ancient ceremonial practices, such as dressing up like the dead (“saints”) and even putting on skimpy outfits (many ancient ceremonies were in the nude or semi-nude, albeit not necessarily Christian ones for All Hallows’ Eve). Further, the roots of the tradition tie into a celebration and mourning for our lost loved ones - our personal saints - and into an awareness of our own mortality, with a hope for personal transformation: transcending, avoiding, and escaping evil spirits and deathly habits.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47247044</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2021 23:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47247044/timeline1_1.mp3" length="17936694" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>With roots in both paganism and early Christianity, Halloween (meaning “Saints’ Evening”) is a fascinating holiday that I think we shouldn’t be shy about celebrating. Many of the various, seemingly random elements of our Halloween rituals seem to have...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[With roots in both paganism and early Christianity, Halloween (meaning “Saints’ Evening”) is a fascinating holiday that I think we shouldn’t be shy about celebrating. Many of the various, seemingly random elements of our Halloween rituals seem to have roots in the past, from bobbing for apples to going door to door asking for treats. Even its more disparaged aspects have roots in ancient ceremonial practices, such as dressing up like the dead (“saints”) and even putting on skimpy outfits (many ancient ceremonies were in the nude or semi-nude, albeit not necessarily Christian ones for All Hallows’ Eve). Further, the roots of the tradition tie into a celebration and mourning for our lost loved ones - our personal saints - and into an awareness of our own mortality, with a hope for personal transformation: transcending, avoiding, and escaping evil spirits and deathly habits.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1120</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>halloween,meditation,spiritual,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d99c24368a276e5a878a0f855a3b3860.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What are the Paths to Heaven?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-are-the-paths-to-heaven--46889253</link><description><![CDATA[Are there many paths to heaven, or is it only through one faith? We share the mystic Swedenborg's perspective that all of us have a deep connection to heaven within, informed by his many visions of the afterlife as we continue to explore his book, "Divine Providence."]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46889253</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 23:00:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46889253/timeline1.mp3" length="48067547" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Are there many paths to heaven, or is it only through one faith? We share the mystic Swedenborg's perspective that all of us have a deep connection to heaven within, informed by his many visions of the afterlife as we continue to explore his book,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are there many paths to heaven, or is it only through one faith? We share the mystic Swedenborg's perspective that all of us have a deep connection to heaven within, informed by his many visions of the afterlife as we continue to explore his book, "Divine Providence."]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3008</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e72103fcad9b4acde3c68024e8748324.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Blessing of Pets</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-blessing-of-pets--46805383</link><description><![CDATA[Our pets bring blessings beyond description through their loving connection and by just being an example of being, enough so that perhaps we should all start calling them our companions, compatriots, or family, as many already do! Whether we recognize it or not, the beingness of pets is a key way that pets bring greater health into our lives, helping to settle our minds, comfort us, and ground us more in the moment. Of course, all their loving cuteness, connection, and fun, as well as the other blessings they bring, help with that too! This is also why it can be so harrowing to lose a pet, missing that comforting, individual presence, and love.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46805383</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2021 23:00:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46805383/timeline1.mp3" length="22566656" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our pets bring blessings beyond description through their loving connection and by just being an example of being, enough so that perhaps we should all start calling them our companions, compatriots, or family, as many already do! Whether we recognize...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our pets bring blessings beyond description through their loving connection and by just being an example of being, enough so that perhaps we should all start calling them our companions, compatriots, or family, as many already do! Whether we recognize it or not, the beingness of pets is a key way that pets bring greater health into our lives, helping to settle our minds, comfort us, and ground us more in the moment. Of course, all their loving cuteness, connection, and fun, as well as the other blessings they bring, help with that too! This is also why it can be so harrowing to lose a pet, missing that comforting, individual presence, and love.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1411</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e7b068929cfb4697a962ab938d6b1328.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Post-Traumatic Growth</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/post-traumatic-growth--46593864</link><description><![CDATA[Most of us carry some amount of trauma and trauma response with us, even if we don’t realize it. Traumas aren’t always as easily diagnosed as X, Y, or Z, and can even be sourced from general social structures, such as the negative impacts of capitalism or of certain social norms that haven’t held space for us. Lesser known or appreciated, however, is the growth that can be found through healing from trauma and using the challenges in our lives as a springboard for positive transformation. Unlike the negative effects of trauma, these positive responses aren’t typically immediate, and often take years or lifetimes to grow and fruit, although they can be helped along through mindfulness work and the power of our God-given presence. Similarly, our earth is now poised to continue its plunge into humanmade disaster through global warming and our negative transformation of ecosystems, or we can accept this earthly trauma as an opportunity to wake up and engage with our natural selves and world to create a time of growth and positive transformation we can hardly imagine.<br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/growth" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/growth</a><br /><br />Today's music: <a href="https://justinelucas.bandcamp.com/album/untangling" rel="noopener">https://justinelucas.bandcamp.com/album/untangling</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46593864</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2021 23:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46593864/timeline1_1.mp3" length="18761314" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Most of us carry some amount of trauma and trauma response with us, even if we don’t realize it. Traumas aren’t always as easily diagnosed as X, Y, or Z, and can even be sourced from general social structures, such as the negative impacts of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Most of us carry some amount of trauma and trauma response with us, even if we don’t realize it. Traumas aren’t always as easily diagnosed as X, Y, or Z, and can even be sourced from general social structures, such as the negative impacts of capitalism or of certain social norms that haven’t held space for us. Lesser known or appreciated, however, is the growth that can be found through healing from trauma and using the challenges in our lives as a springboard for positive transformation. Unlike the negative effects of trauma, these positive responses aren’t typically immediate, and often take years or lifetimes to grow and fruit, although they can be helped along through mindfulness work and the power of our God-given presence. Similarly, our earth is now poised to continue its plunge into humanmade disaster through global warming and our negative transformation of ecosystems, or we can accept this earthly trauma as an opportunity to wake up and engage with our natural selves and world to create a time of growth and positive transformation we can hardly imagine.<br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/growth" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/growth</a><br /><br />Today's music: <a href="https://justinelucas.bandcamp.com/album/untangling" rel="noopener">https://justinelucas.bandcamp.com/album/untangling</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1172</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/10fffb34d3232af8858aa39c311cbfc6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Divinity is in All Art &amp; Nature</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/divinity-is-in-all-art-nature--46389458</link><description><![CDATA[For such a relatively unknown mystical sage, the 18th-century’s Emanuel Swedenborg sure has had a huge impact on the realm of Western art, partly due to his interfaith-Christian writings being some of the first known Western literature that took very seriously the deep integration and expression of the Divine in nature. He believed that all natural forms were symbolic of facets of God(dess), with all created things expressing aspects of the vast divine unity of love and wisdom, expressed in form and function. William Blake, George Inness, Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Hilma af Klint, and Nathaniel Hawthorne, to name a few, were artists deeply inspired by Swedenborg’s writings and some were the spearheads of new forms of art, among other monumental achievements. Through the inspiration of Swedenborg and especially from their lives walking with Divinity, these artists expressed in different ways how the God known-by-many-names is expressed throughout the world around us, and particularly, how each of us is deeply connected to all creation and the artistic Spirit of the Holy One herself in every moment. <br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/art" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/art</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46389458</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2021 23:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46389458/timeline1.mp3" length="24377430" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For such a relatively unknown mystical sage, the 18th-century’s Emanuel Swedenborg sure has had a huge impact on the realm of Western art, partly due to his interfaith-Christian writings being some of the first known Western literature that took very...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For such a relatively unknown mystical sage, the 18th-century’s Emanuel Swedenborg sure has had a huge impact on the realm of Western art, partly due to his interfaith-Christian writings being some of the first known Western literature that took very seriously the deep integration and expression of the Divine in nature. He believed that all natural forms were symbolic of facets of God(dess), with all created things expressing aspects of the vast divine unity of love and wisdom, expressed in form and function. William Blake, George Inness, Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Hilma af Klint, and Nathaniel Hawthorne, to name a few, were artists deeply inspired by Swedenborg’s writings and some were the spearheads of new forms of art, among other monumental achievements. Through the inspiration of Swedenborg and especially from their lives walking with Divinity, these artists expressed in different ways how the God known-by-many-names is expressed throughout the world around us, and particularly, how each of us is deeply connected to all creation and the artistic Spirit of the Holy One herself in every moment. <br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/art" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/art</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1519</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d7e3cec0e4aa9e30354c1bb184493650.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>God(dess) is Infinite &amp; Eternal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-dess-is-infinite-eternal--46252958</link><description><![CDATA[We continue our exploration of Emanuel Swedenborg's 18th-century book, Divine Providence, free to download on our website.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46252958</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 23:00:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46252958/210826.mp3" length="44408361" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We continue our exploration of Emanuel Swedenborg's 18th-century book, Divine Providence, free to download on our website.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue our exploration of Emanuel Swedenborg's 18th-century book, Divine Providence, free to download on our website.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2778</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f2d843c2e9eff99a3dd35129ac67c10d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trust in God(dess)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trust-in-god-dess--46193925</link><description><![CDATA[Trust can be a tricky thing, especially when we’re talking about trusting Divinity itself, the God known by many names. Is God real and does God care? What are you entrusting her/him with? Ultimately, trusting Divinity amounts to trusting the present moment, while letting go of anxiety and yearnings for the future or anything outside the present moment itself. It amounts to letting go of our controlling natures, our judgmentalness and tendencies to hold others and ourselves against the grindstone – especially when we think we have a good reason. Trusting God is trusting life itself, which invites us to enter the present moment with fuller awareness of our unity with everything but with less rambling thought, noting the transient and almost dream-like quality of our own perception of the world, and coming into a sense of greater peace, wholeness, and compassion.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46193925</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2021 23:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46193925/timeline1.mp3" length="20100907" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Trust can be a tricky thing, especially when we’re talking about trusting Divinity itself, the God known by many names. Is God real and does God care? What are you entrusting her/him with? Ultimately, trusting Divinity amounts to trusting the present...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Trust can be a tricky thing, especially when we’re talking about trusting Divinity itself, the God known by many names. Is God real and does God care? What are you entrusting her/him with? Ultimately, trusting Divinity amounts to trusting the present moment, while letting go of anxiety and yearnings for the future or anything outside the present moment itself. It amounts to letting go of our controlling natures, our judgmentalness and tendencies to hold others and ourselves against the grindstone – especially when we think we have a good reason. Trusting God is trusting life itself, which invites us to enter the present moment with fuller awareness of our unity with everything but with less rambling thought, noting the transient and almost dream-like quality of our own perception of the world, and coming into a sense of greater peace, wholeness, and compassion.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1257</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,god,mystical,sermon,trust</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/523117fe4c341341ed6a3ee7e20eac46.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Transformational Forge of Trial</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-transformational-forge-of-trial--46106827</link><description><![CDATA[The scriptures speak often of the process needed to find salvation, nirvana, transcendence or whatever word that specific tradition uses to speak of finding fullness in our Divinely-sourced intrinsic awareness. Buddhist scriptures sometimes refer to butter and the churning needed to make it as an analogy for what is required to reach Buddhahood, saying that we must do the work with the power of our connectedness to Intrinsic Awareness. And our reading today from Job speaks of being tested and coming forth as gold, implying that our trials are our forging in God’s fire. Despite scripture’s insistence, we sometimes get repelled at the idea of having to work to find the heaven that’s within us, or that we must undergo trials, saying that salvation is entirely in God’s hands and may have more to do with getting the God right than anything that we have to do to find it within ourselves. However, we have but to look within to see that yes, we haven’t entirely uncovered the heaven that Jesus says is within us, and to remember that all our strength in overcoming is from the Lord, known by many names, who has asked us to use it to forge heaven.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46106827</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2021 23:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46106827/210815.mp3" length="19476448" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The scriptures speak often of the process needed to find salvation, nirvana, transcendence or whatever word that specific tradition uses to speak of finding fullness in our Divinely-sourced intrinsic awareness. Buddhist scriptures sometimes refer to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The scriptures speak often of the process needed to find salvation, nirvana, transcendence or whatever word that specific tradition uses to speak of finding fullness in our Divinely-sourced intrinsic awareness. Buddhist scriptures sometimes refer to butter and the churning needed to make it as an analogy for what is required to reach Buddhahood, saying that we must do the work with the power of our connectedness to Intrinsic Awareness. And our reading today from Job speaks of being tested and coming forth as gold, implying that our trials are our forging in God’s fire. Despite scripture’s insistence, we sometimes get repelled at the idea of having to work to find the heaven that’s within us, or that we must undergo trials, saying that salvation is entirely in God’s hands and may have more to do with getting the God right than anything that we have to do to find it within ourselves. However, we have but to look within to see that yes, we haven’t entirely uncovered the heaven that Jesus says is within us, and to remember that all our strength in overcoming is from the Lord, known by many names, who has asked us to use it to forge heaven.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1217</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,meditation,spiritual,swedenborg,swedenborgian,trial</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9e035bd8470a9d0161bb750140fbfa23.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dispel Evil, Love Love</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dispel-evil-love-love--46016627</link><description><![CDATA[Emanuel Swedenborg’s key message from his spiritual visions and his mystical interpretation of scripture boil down to two key ideas, dispel evil and love Love. He believed that these concepts naturally increase our connection with Heaven and God, no matter our tradition, because they describe what God and the universe is and is all about. Further, he pointed to scripture as being a key source of information as to what evil is and what love is, coming to the conclusion that evil has many guises but comes from a selfish, divisive mindset and a need to control, and that love seeks to uplift others as itself in wisdom, peace, and health. The trick, sometimes, is finding out just how to personally “shun our evils” and what it means in our daily practice to truly love the Divine Love embodied diversely in everything around us.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46016627</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2021 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46016627/210808.mp3" length="20607302" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Emanuel Swedenborg’s key message from his spiritual visions and his mystical interpretation of scripture boil down to two key ideas, dispel evil and love Love. He believed that these concepts naturally increase our connection with Heaven and God, no...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Emanuel Swedenborg’s key message from his spiritual visions and his mystical interpretation of scripture boil down to two key ideas, dispel evil and love Love. He believed that these concepts naturally increase our connection with Heaven and God, no matter our tradition, because they describe what God and the universe is and is all about. Further, he pointed to scripture as being a key source of information as to what evil is and what love is, coming to the conclusion that evil has many guises but comes from a selfish, divisive mindset and a need to control, and that love seeks to uplift others as itself in wisdom, peace, and health. The trick, sometimes, is finding out just how to personally “shun our evils” and what it means in our daily practice to truly love the Divine Love embodied diversely in everything around us.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1288</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ca4821c7e35721f2d1d9f28579acd127.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Purpose of Life: Empowering the God(dess) Within</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-purpose-of-life-empowering-the-god-dess-within--45805959</link><description><![CDATA[We continue our exploration of Emanuel Swedenborg's book "Divine Providence," discovering the purpose of evil and answering the ultimate question, "What's the purpose of life?" <br /><br />Learn more on our website: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45805959</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 23:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45805959/210722.mp3" length="63907655" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We continue our exploration of Emanuel Swedenborg's book "Divine Providence," discovering the purpose of evil and answering the ultimate question, "What's the purpose of life?" 

Learn more on our website: https://swedenborgiancommunity.org</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue our exploration of Emanuel Swedenborg's book "Divine Providence," discovering the purpose of evil and answering the ultimate question, "What's the purpose of life?" <br /><br />Learn more on our website: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3996</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/99edbf433eb8df66825153f24315267d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What is the Afterlife?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-afterlife--45748495</link><description><![CDATA[The eternity of life is something at the core of many traditions, although sometimes details are scarce. After having my own near-death experience, I was attracted to others’ accounts of the afterlife through similar near-death experiences, often abbreviated as “NDEs.”  Surprisingly, I found thousands and thousands of these accounts online and catalogued in books (just Google them!), many with similar themes and details despite coming from people across the religious and non-religious spectrum. I was again amazed to find the writings of the 18th century mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg, who not only described the universe and God(dess) in a way that spoke to my developing compassionate spirituality, but also his vast accounts of the afterlife, which described similar core details as found in the NDEs that started to be catalogued in the 1950’s (thanks to the author Raymond Moody).  The best part of that discovery was the corroborating and fleshed out account that God is a God(dess) of love, who resides at the centre of all beings, and that even hell can be understood to be one’s continuing preference for the hell of our own making.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45748495</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2021 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45748495/timeline1.mp3" length="17620120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The eternity of life is something at the core of many traditions, although sometimes details are scarce. After having my own near-death experience, I was attracted to others’ accounts of the afterlife through similar near-death experiences, often...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The eternity of life is something at the core of many traditions, although sometimes details are scarce. After having my own near-death experience, I was attracted to others’ accounts of the afterlife through similar near-death experiences, often abbreviated as “NDEs.”  Surprisingly, I found thousands and thousands of these accounts online and catalogued in books (just Google them!), many with similar themes and details despite coming from people across the religious and non-religious spectrum. I was again amazed to find the writings of the 18th century mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg, who not only described the universe and God(dess) in a way that spoke to my developing compassionate spirituality, but also his vast accounts of the afterlife, which described similar core details as found in the NDEs that started to be catalogued in the 1950’s (thanks to the author Raymond Moody).  The best part of that discovery was the corroborating and fleshed out account that God is a God(dess) of love, who resides at the centre of all beings, and that even hell can be understood to be one’s continuing preference for the hell of our own making.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1097</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fd79a5bd8c3a7f26e24bf55b848e0821.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>We Are Love Itself</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-love-itself--45748477</link><description><![CDATA[We are love itself. This truth is spoken by many sages and mystics alike, and yet I feel that we often miss the practical import of these words. This idea calls on us to let go of our false ideas of self – limiting ourselves to this body and mind. Instead, knowing that we are one with everything, as well as one with the essence and substance of all energy and life itself: the heat of love and its light and form, awareness. And what may seem a heady concept at first, eventually boils down to the importance of meditative consciousness, to being there for each other and ourselves in compassionate care without the falsely learned concepts of separateness and limitations of self. This is why Christ says to love others as ourselves and to find “complete unity” in God(dess). Why Buddhist sages say that we must center on compassionate awareness, seeing beyond the transient nature of duality and form as we let go of our false selves. And why the 18th-century mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg, called on us to centre on Love and Wisdom as the shared core of all being.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45748477</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2021 21:30:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45748477/210711.mp3" length="22540892" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We are love itself. This truth is spoken by many sages and mystics alike, and yet I feel that we often miss the practical import of these words. This idea calls on us to let go of our false ideas of self – limiting ourselves to this body and mind....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are love itself. This truth is spoken by many sages and mystics alike, and yet I feel that we often miss the practical import of these words. This idea calls on us to let go of our false ideas of self – limiting ourselves to this body and mind. Instead, knowing that we are one with everything, as well as one with the essence and substance of all energy and life itself: the heat of love and its light and form, awareness. And what may seem a heady concept at first, eventually boils down to the importance of meditative consciousness, to being there for each other and ourselves in compassionate care without the falsely learned concepts of separateness and limitations of self. This is why Christ says to love others as ourselves and to find “complete unity” in God(dess). Why Buddhist sages say that we must center on compassionate awareness, seeing beyond the transient nature of duality and form as we let go of our false selves. And why the 18th-century mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg, called on us to centre on Love and Wisdom as the shared core of all being.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1406</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/67a6895314a92ff4a45f8e3db404a899.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Parallels Between Buddhism &amp; Swedenborgian Christianity - Emanuel Swedenborg: Buddha of the North?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/parallels-between-buddhism-swedenborgian-christianity-emanuel-swedenborg-buddha-of-the-north--45631039</link><description><![CDATA[We explore parallels between Buddhism and Swedenborgian Christianity, an open and mystical tradition based on the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg, who DT Suzuki described as "the Buddha of the North."]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45631039</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 23:00:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45631039/210708.mp3" length="48584043" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We explore parallels between Buddhism and Swedenborgian Christianity, an open and mystical tradition based on the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg, who DT Suzuki described as "the Buddha of the North."</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We explore parallels between Buddhism and Swedenborgian Christianity, an open and mystical tradition based on the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg, who DT Suzuki described as "the Buddha of the North."]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3037</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8e40ac7f9d1b252ea1ddc0b1b5d424a3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Slaying Genocide</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/slaying-genocide--45619971</link><description><![CDATA[Today we continue to be called to face the West’s and others’ tragic past of genocide, mass abuse, and horror – particularly as many of our Western cultures forced these tragedies onto Indigenous Peoples and minorities, including in Canada and the United States. The hundreds of Indigenous children found buried at residential schools in Canada recently are a stark reminder of this and a sharp blow to the heart of many Indigenous Peoples and Canadians. We often fail to realize how our current attitudes of apathy and dismissal continue the legacy of oppressive control, distorted socioeconomic structures, and destructive hate if only because we refuse to shine light from within ourselves onto these real, lasting issues – and so may we find compassion for others as ourselves today. Scriptures themselves can also have a tragic history rooted in genocide, as we read in the Jewish and Christian Bibles, and so, during these few days when we typically celebrate both Canada Day and the U.S. Independence Day, let’s not shy away from facing these deeply ingrained veins of hurt in order for us all to finally find reconciliation, freedom, and healing.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45619971</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:47:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45619971/210704.mp3" length="33238943" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today we continue to be called to face the West’s and others’ tragic past of genocide, mass abuse, and horror – particularly as many of our Western cultures forced these tragedies onto Indigenous Peoples and minorities, including in Canada and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we continue to be called to face the West’s and others’ tragic past of genocide, mass abuse, and horror – particularly as many of our Western cultures forced these tragedies onto Indigenous Peoples and minorities, including in Canada and the United States. The hundreds of Indigenous children found buried at residential schools in Canada recently are a stark reminder of this and a sharp blow to the heart of many Indigenous Peoples and Canadians. We often fail to realize how our current attitudes of apathy and dismissal continue the legacy of oppressive control, distorted socioeconomic structures, and destructive hate if only because we refuse to shine light from within ourselves onto these real, lasting issues – and so may we find compassion for others as ourselves today. Scriptures themselves can also have a tragic history rooted in genocide, as we read in the Jewish and Christian Bibles, and so, during these few days when we typically celebrate both Canada Day and the U.S. Independence Day, let’s not shy away from facing these deeply ingrained veins of hurt in order for us all to finally find reconciliation, freedom, and healing.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2075</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/48bb01741a85f7a1eab862408fd21f92.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Your Only Need: The Light of Love &amp; Truth in Your Heart</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-only-need-the-light-of-love-truth-in-your-heart--45286804</link><description><![CDATA[Despite some’s belief in the all-pervasiveness of original sin, scriptures throughout the world point to the fundamental health, love, and truth at the core of the human spirit and at the root of our minds – albeit, sometimes covered over with hurtful tendencies from ignorance and fear often rooted in generations past. The Christian and Hebrew Bibles themselves indicate that we are fundamentally connected to God’s loving truth within, that it forms us, and that she can transform our minds if we but actively reconnect with the inherent nature of our internal light from her (no matter our tradition). This Divine light of love and truth within is the only thing we every need, although we seek for it outside of us. It invites us to identify with and experience the light of loving truth at the core of everything as part of ourselves, opening our hearts to our collective unity in diversity and what we always truly are.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45286804</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2021 23:00:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45286804/210613.mp3" length="26120129" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Despite some’s belief in the all-pervasiveness of original sin, scriptures throughout the world point to the fundamental health, love, and truth at the core of the human spirit and at the root of our minds – albeit, sometimes covered over with hurtful...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Despite some’s belief in the all-pervasiveness of original sin, scriptures throughout the world point to the fundamental health, love, and truth at the core of the human spirit and at the root of our minds – albeit, sometimes covered over with hurtful tendencies from ignorance and fear often rooted in generations past. The Christian and Hebrew Bibles themselves indicate that we are fundamentally connected to God’s loving truth within, that it forms us, and that she can transform our minds if we but actively reconnect with the inherent nature of our internal light from her (no matter our tradition). This Divine light of love and truth within is the only thing we every need, although we seek for it outside of us. It invites us to identify with and experience the light of loving truth at the core of everything as part of ourselves, opening our hearts to our collective unity in diversity and what we always truly are.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1630</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4a37dd844144824cacc35730a1763c83.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Root of All Things - From Swedenborg's "Divine Providence"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-root-of-all-things-from-swedenborg-s-divine-providence--45286784</link><description><![CDATA[We continue our exploration of the 18th-century mystic Swedenborg's book "Divine Providence" and discover that he believes that God(dess) with the Spiritual Sun are the root of all things.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45286784</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2021 21:58:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45286784/210610_100621.mp3" length="40495964" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We continue our exploration of the 18th-century mystic Swedenborg's book "Divine Providence" and discover that he believes that God(dess) with the Spiritual Sun are the root of all things.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue our exploration of the 18th-century mystic Swedenborg's book "Divine Providence" and discover that he believes that God(dess) with the Spiritual Sun are the root of all things.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2530</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/41b290f954d129bfcf6dc244f22eb9b4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Find Everlasting Peace in the River of Life Within</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/find-everlasting-peace-in-the-river-of-life-within--45191516</link><description><![CDATA[Thoughts are like the ripples on the surface of a river, just transient glimmers of awareness – hinting at the depths below. For whatever reasons, we have come to identify so much with our habitual ripples we miss the enormity of the river of life within – taking its vast depth, clarity, and peace to be a pit of emptiness as we fearfully try to color over it. When we turn more toward that river of life at our core by letting the ripples pass us by, dipping into the vastness of awareness with meditative and prayerful practice, we find that we become cleansed and renewed in its flowing holy water. In the book of Revelation, “the river of the water of life” is described as flowing from God into the centre of the heavenly city – I think inviting us as we read it to turn toward that river of the water of life flowing at our own heavenly centre, amidst the garden of all our gifts and expressions of life in their diversity.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45191516</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2021 23:00:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45191516/210606.mp3" length="25312439" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Thoughts are like the ripples on the surface of a river, just transient glimmers of awareness – hinting at the depths below. For whatever reasons, we have come to identify so much with our habitual ripples we miss the enormity of the river of life...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thoughts are like the ripples on the surface of a river, just transient glimmers of awareness – hinting at the depths below. For whatever reasons, we have come to identify so much with our habitual ripples we miss the enormity of the river of life within – taking its vast depth, clarity, and peace to be a pit of emptiness as we fearfully try to color over it. When we turn more toward that river of life at our core by letting the ripples pass us by, dipping into the vastness of awareness with meditative and prayerful practice, we find that we become cleansed and renewed in its flowing holy water. In the book of Revelation, “the river of the water of life” is described as flowing from God into the centre of the heavenly city – I think inviting us as we read it to turn toward that river of the water of life flowing at our own heavenly centre, amidst the garden of all our gifts and expressions of life in their diversity.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1579</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,meditation,mystical,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ca4031b6da988a0e9a7644ada9148254.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Swedenborg's "Divine Providence" - Why There is Evil - Swedenborgianism 201</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/swedenborg-s-divine-providence-why-there-is-evil-swedenborgianism-201--45069318</link><description><![CDATA[We start our exploration into the 18th-century mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's book, Divine Providence - exploring how creation works and why there is evil.<br /><br />Download the book for on our website: SwedenborgianCommunity.org]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45069318</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 23:00:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45069318/210527.mp3" length="27109073" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We start our exploration into the 18th-century mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's book, Divine Providence - exploring how creation works and why there is evil.

Download the book for on our website: SwedenborgianCommunity.org</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We start our exploration into the 18th-century mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's book, Divine Providence - exploring how creation works and why there is evil.<br /><br />Download the book for on our website: SwedenborgianCommunity.org]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1692</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b6ebaf3d38bbe5e23e6fe4705f344c3a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Know ThySELF</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/know-thyself--44989574</link><description><![CDATA[The notion that we must die to ourselves “in order to live” is a striking one, uplifted by many Buddhist and Hindu Jnanis, as well as Christ. The idea might seem a bit negatively self-destructive at first, and yet many of us have probably noted that living primarily for our lower self is the truly destructive force in the world! The practical element of this wise request seems to be for us to watch our minds, letting go of desires and selfish thoughts as they come up, allowing our unity with God to shine through in the peace and intrinsic love within. This “brings us alive” and “wakes us up,” keeping us vigilant to the will of God(dess) and letting us finally know our true eternal selves – without the shackles and blinders of yearning, fear, false identities, and aversion.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44989574</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2021 23:00:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44989574/210523.mp3" length="34204864" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The notion that we must die to ourselves “in order to live” is a striking one, uplifted by many Buddhist and Hindu Jnanis, as well as Christ. The idea might seem a bit negatively self-destructive at first, and yet many of us have probably noted that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The notion that we must die to ourselves “in order to live” is a striking one, uplifted by many Buddhist and Hindu Jnanis, as well as Christ. The idea might seem a bit negatively self-destructive at first, and yet many of us have probably noted that living primarily for our lower self is the truly destructive force in the world! The practical element of this wise request seems to be for us to watch our minds, letting go of desires and selfish thoughts as they come up, allowing our unity with God to shine through in the peace and intrinsic love within. This “brings us alive” and “wakes us up,” keeping us vigilant to the will of God(dess) and letting us finally know our true eternal selves – without the shackles and blinders of yearning, fear, false identities, and aversion.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2135</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a80f766708f4531d5d4905b88f04840c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>We Are the I Am</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-the-i-am--44858450</link><description><![CDATA[It may seem a little self-indulgent to assume that we are one with the great “I AM” (as God calls herself in the Hebrew Bible), but in practice, I think the realization that we are one with the One can be quite the opposite – opening us up to compassion, clarity of awareness, and our deep connection with others. From a mystical viewpoint we are all one in God, all one in awareness and life itself, no matter our differences of tradition and culture. We can lean into this understanding of reality by taking the time to meditate or pray on this fundamental truth between all of us – that we are, that “I AM,” for a few moments letting go of all else. In this state, we can find renewal and uncover a peace that some might call, the Prince of Peace.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44858450</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2021 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44858450/210516.mp3" length="30306961" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It may seem a little self-indulgent to assume that we are one with the great “I AM” (as God calls herself in the Hebrew Bible), but in practice, I think the realization that we are one with the One can be quite the opposite – opening us up to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It may seem a little self-indulgent to assume that we are one with the great “I AM” (as God calls herself in the Hebrew Bible), but in practice, I think the realization that we are one with the One can be quite the opposite – opening us up to compassion, clarity of awareness, and our deep connection with others. From a mystical viewpoint we are all one in God, all one in awareness and life itself, no matter our differences of tradition and culture. We can lean into this understanding of reality by taking the time to meditate or pray on this fundamental truth between all of us – that we are, that “I AM,” for a few moments letting go of all else. In this state, we can find renewal and uncover a peace that some might call, the Prince of Peace.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1891</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/266793fc31a731e7bcd3ed692ce87743.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Swedenborgians Review Netflix's "Things Heard &amp; Seen"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/swedenborgians-review-netflix-s-things-heard-seen--44798906</link><description><![CDATA[Swedenborgians share their opinions about the new movie Things Heard & Seen, as well as their take on its paranormal and Swedenborgian elements!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44798906</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 23:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44798906/210513.mp3" length="39697191" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Swedenborgians share their opinions about the new movie Things Heard &amp; Seen, as well as their take on its paranormal and Swedenborgian elements!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Swedenborgians share their opinions about the new movie Things Heard & Seen, as well as their take on its paranormal and Swedenborgian elements!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2480</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/333ccf696a5b662ab6871e574d33e5a6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Our Mothers' Divine Love &amp; Wisdom - Swedenborg on the "Creatress"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-mothers-divine-love-wisdom-swedenborg-on-the-creatress--44723687</link><description><![CDATA[In general, our mothers envelop us in their love and wisdom as we grow, just as we’re sustained and developed within them as embryos. Similarly, we are said to be growing within God as we receive more of her Divine Love and Wisdom! This same Divinity is the source of all the greatness and care in our mothers. Indeed, the case can easily be made that our mothers tend to be the most potent and obvious image and likeness of God that we encounter in our earthly lives – except perhaps for the Divine Mother known by many names that we find within. Like a child in the womb, we are enveloped within God’s Divine light of awareness and we receive our own light from it, what the mystic Swedenborg describes as the spiritual sunshine of Divine Love and Wisdom and the source of our very being. Today let’s celebrate the reality of being held and developed in the wise and caring arms of God, known by many names, and rejoice in all the ways she shines – especially through our mothers and within ourselves.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44723687</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2021 23:00:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44723687/210509.mp3" length="65833213" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In general, our mothers envelop us in their love and wisdom as we grow, just as we’re sustained and developed within them as embryos. Similarly, we are said to be growing within God as we receive more of her Divine Love and Wisdom! This same Divinity...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In general, our mothers envelop us in their love and wisdom as we grow, just as we’re sustained and developed within them as embryos. Similarly, we are said to be growing within God as we receive more of her Divine Love and Wisdom! This same Divinity is the source of all the greatness and care in our mothers. Indeed, the case can easily be made that our mothers tend to be the most potent and obvious image and likeness of God that we encounter in our earthly lives – except perhaps for the Divine Mother known by many names that we find within. Like a child in the womb, we are enveloped within God’s Divine light of awareness and we receive our own light from it, what the mystic Swedenborg describes as the spiritual sunshine of Divine Love and Wisdom and the source of our very being. Today let’s celebrate the reality of being held and developed in the wise and caring arms of God, known by many names, and rejoice in all the ways she shines – especially through our mothers and within ourselves.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2349</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4a132fd55a5f334037e3d272d21a9df7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>We're All One in God, Especially in Our Diversity</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-re-all-one-in-god-especially-in-our-diversity--44599477</link><description><![CDATA[The oneness of humanity is a theme hinted at or exclaimed by many traditions and ancient scriptures, and I think leaning into this awareness can serve as a healing salve for our minds and our world. However, why do so many traditions use different terms or explanations for how we are one, or ignore this often-scriptural concept entirely? What’s the fundamental similarity and is it similar enough to be called the same thing? And finally, is there something fundamental at the core of our beings that unites us even in, especially in, our diversity?  <br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/diversity" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/diversity</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44599477</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2021 23:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44599477/210502.mp3" length="26112948" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The oneness of humanity is a theme hinted at or exclaimed by many traditions and ancient scriptures, and I think leaning into this awareness can serve as a healing salve for our minds and our world. However, why do so many traditions use different...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The oneness of humanity is a theme hinted at or exclaimed by many traditions and ancient scriptures, and I think leaning into this awareness can serve as a healing salve for our minds and our world. However, why do so many traditions use different terms or explanations for how we are one, or ignore this often-scriptural concept entirely? What’s the fundamental similarity and is it similar enough to be called the same thing? And finally, is there something fundamental at the core of our beings that unites us even in, especially in, our diversity?  <br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/diversity" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/diversity</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1629</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d249579b3fbc98c724826cc4a20a2ac1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Purpose &amp; Structure of the Universe - Swedenborgianism 201</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-purpose-structure-of-the-universe-swedenborgianism-201--44442928</link><description><![CDATA[We explore the interfaith-Christian mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's answers to question like: what's the point of creation? And how does the spiritual realm connect with the physical universe's structure? And more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44442928</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2021 23:00:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44442928/210422.mp3" length="56596591" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We explore the interfaith-Christian mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's answers to question like: what's the point of creation? And how does the spiritual realm connect with the physical universe's structure? And more!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We explore the interfaith-Christian mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's answers to question like: what's the point of creation? And how does the spiritual realm connect with the physical universe's structure? And more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3538</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cf7a455012b29f1bae33b7cf681a9784.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Radical Social Justice of God(dess)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-radical-social-justice-of-god-dess--44383241</link><description><![CDATA[The image of the bloody, fiery God from Revelation 19 can be a bit shocking at first. Why is the social justice and love wielding Christ so horrific in this vision, and why does it say, “He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself?” We find that although the Lord focuses on compassionate awareness and care, he doesn’t shy away from emphasizing the bloody and hurtful injustices in the world. And although the Biblical scriptures highlight that this is the glorified Jesus, it also doesn’t shy away from emphasizing that the Lord radically transcends any one tradition, name, gender, or creed – but can yield her spiritual-political sword in each of our hearts, no matter our spirituality.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44383241</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44383241/210418.mp3" length="27291021" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The image of the bloody, fiery God from Revelation 19 can be a bit shocking at first. Why is the social justice and love wielding Christ so horrific in this vision, and why does it say, “He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself?”...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The image of the bloody, fiery God from Revelation 19 can be a bit shocking at first. Why is the social justice and love wielding Christ so horrific in this vision, and why does it say, “He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself?” We find that although the Lord focuses on compassionate awareness and care, he doesn’t shy away from emphasizing the bloody and hurtful injustices in the world. And although the Biblical scriptures highlight that this is the glorified Jesus, it also doesn’t shy away from emphasizing that the Lord radically transcends any one tradition, name, gender, or creed – but can yield her spiritual-political sword in each of our hearts, no matter our spirituality.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1703</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8f2154b3fd46b23f03202ed1466397d3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Find Blessings in Intrinsic Awareness</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/find-blessings-in-intrinsic-awareness--44295456</link><description><![CDATA[Blessings in life abound, but it can be difficult to perceive them when we’re too caught up in self-awareness instead of selfless awareness. Selfless awareness is less “humbling one’s self” than it is realizing that our identifications with our perceived intelligence, our bodies, and our circumstances are a lie we’ve been telling ourselves. Instead, as some Buddhists, Hindus, and Christians believe, we should identify more with the eternally peaceful awareness that shines light into our minds as it observes our thoughts, pervades all sentient life, and underlies the energy within all matter. As we find that we are not our rambling minds, selfish ideas, and worries, we can start to truly see the blessing of every moment and settle into the blessedness of Goddess-given awareness.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44295456</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2021 23:00:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44295456/210411.mp3" length="35650064" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Blessings in life abound, but it can be difficult to perceive them when we’re too caught up in self-awareness instead of selfless awareness. Selfless awareness is less “humbling one’s self” than it is realizing that our identifications with our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Blessings in life abound, but it can be difficult to perceive them when we’re too caught up in self-awareness instead of selfless awareness. Selfless awareness is less “humbling one’s self” than it is realizing that our identifications with our perceived intelligence, our bodies, and our circumstances are a lie we’ve been telling ourselves. Instead, as some Buddhists, Hindus, and Christians believe, we should identify more with the eternally peaceful awareness that shines light into our minds as it observes our thoughts, pervades all sentient life, and underlies the energy within all matter. As we find that we are not our rambling minds, selfish ideas, and worries, we can start to truly see the blessing of every moment and settle into the blessedness of Goddess-given awareness.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2226</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1483c8536c714d6712887b984d774b86.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Carry Your Cross to Find Resurrection</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/carry-your-cross-to-find-resurrection--44197078</link><description><![CDATA[The cross is an interesting branding symbol for most of Christianity – as it’s the instrument of the murder of God, according to the Christian scriptures. But whatever our faith and despite our feelings about the cross, the image of it can serve as a heavy metaphor for the weight that we each carry, with compassionate strength and patience enabled by God(dess). Christ himself asked us to continue to carry our crosses and follow him, pointing toward the spiritual health that can be found as we accept our histories and move steadily forward with our eyes on that warmth and the light of consciousness at the root of our souls, inviting us to loving care and the peaceful dawn of a new day.<br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/cross" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/cross</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44197078</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2021 23:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44197078/210404.mp3" length="31522046" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The cross is an interesting branding symbol for most of Christianity – as it’s the instrument of the murder of God, according to the Christian scriptures. But whatever our faith and despite our feelings about the cross, the image of it can serve as a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The cross is an interesting branding symbol for most of Christianity – as it’s the instrument of the murder of God, according to the Christian scriptures. But whatever our faith and despite our feelings about the cross, the image of it can serve as a heavy metaphor for the weight that we each carry, with compassionate strength and patience enabled by God(dess). Christ himself asked us to continue to carry our crosses and follow him, pointing toward the spiritual health that can be found as we accept our histories and move steadily forward with our eyes on that warmth and the light of consciousness at the root of our souls, inviting us to loving care and the peaceful dawn of a new day.<br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/cross" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/cross</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1967</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a4e89299462759e0b9a6dbadf5bcb20f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Find the Heavenliness Within</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/find-the-heavenliness-within--44089114</link><description><![CDATA[We’re told that any journeying to God(dess) or God’s journeying toward us is just a metaphor since there’s no true distance between us and that Holy One that transcends any religion. But I think both are helpful parables as they describe how we often feel and other truths of the process toward wholeness and peace. Indeed, it seems to us that we have to work at finding peace within, even though it’s already there at the root of our consciousness. And it also feels like we must often wait for God to act, for that descending holy city to get mysteriously closer before a new stage of compassionate awareness and flow reaches us (or perhaps we’re not sure what will come!). However, we’re told that sometimes the most effective way of journeying to God is to journey within into a state of sabbath or rest (whatever we may be doing). This means resting in the peaceful, spacious consciousness that we use to observe our mind’s chatter and all the things that we perceive through it, letting go of identifying with our lusts, attachments, perceptions of our bodies, or random thoughts. Interestingly, our favorite mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg, believed that the Palm Sunday image of the Lord riding on a donkey represented our natural mind subordinating itself to our spiritual awareness, similarly to this. <br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/heavenliness" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/heavenliness</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44089114</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2021 23:00:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44089114/timeline1.mp3" length="31130882" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re told that any journeying to God(dess) or God’s journeying toward us is just a metaphor since there’s no true distance between us and that Holy One that transcends any religion. But I think both are helpful parables as they describe how we often...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re told that any journeying to God(dess) or God’s journeying toward us is just a metaphor since there’s no true distance between us and that Holy One that transcends any religion. But I think both are helpful parables as they describe how we often feel and other truths of the process toward wholeness and peace. Indeed, it seems to us that we have to work at finding peace within, even though it’s already there at the root of our consciousness. And it also feels like we must often wait for God to act, for that descending holy city to get mysteriously closer before a new stage of compassionate awareness and flow reaches us (or perhaps we’re not sure what will come!). However, we’re told that sometimes the most effective way of journeying to God is to journey within into a state of sabbath or rest (whatever we may be doing). This means resting in the peaceful, spacious consciousness that we use to observe our mind’s chatter and all the things that we perceive through it, letting go of identifying with our lusts, attachments, perceptions of our bodies, or random thoughts. Interestingly, our favorite mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg, believed that the Palm Sunday image of the Lord riding on a donkey represented our natural mind subordinating itself to our spiritual awareness, similarly to this. <br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/heavenliness" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/heavenliness</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1943</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e06cbb47320453e78ecf8cc58ba9c843.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Spiritual Sun: How God Shines on Everyone - Swedenborgianism 201</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-spiritual-sun-how-god-shines-on-everyone-swedenborgianism-201--44054464</link><description><![CDATA[Join us as we continue to explore the mystical book "Divine Love and Wisdom" by Emanuel Swedenborg from the 18th-century. We discover how God(dess) shines within everyone, uplifting spiritual light and heat: wisdom and love.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44054464</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 23:00:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44054464/210325.mp3" length="66716170" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we continue to explore the mystical book "Divine Love and Wisdom" by Emanuel Swedenborg from the 18th-century. We discover how God(dess) shines within everyone, uplifting spiritual light and heat: wisdom and love.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we continue to explore the mystical book "Divine Love and Wisdom" by Emanuel Swedenborg from the 18th-century. We discover how God(dess) shines within everyone, uplifting spiritual light and heat: wisdom and love.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4163</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c650f188b48a913a3047efa261648caa.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Woman in the Sun: Find New Life in Divine Warmth &amp; Light</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-the-sun-find-new-life-in-divine-warmth-light--44054381</link><description><![CDATA[Sometimes it feels like we’ve been left out to dry. We feel exposed and let down, vulnerable, depressed, and undersupported. And unfortunately, often we are undersupported and underappreciated – on an earthly level. But funny enough, as we lean into the compassionate warmth and the enlightening truth of God in our lives, we can find that we feel spiritually protected, cared for, and more and more mentally sound, even amidst great trials. Further, as we lean into care, oneness in God, and compassion, we’ll find that we ourselves are able to better support and appreciate those around us – while empowering that in others.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44054381</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:22:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44054381/210314_0924.mp3" length="78965781" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sometimes it feels like we’ve been left out to dry. We feel exposed and let down, vulnerable, depressed, and undersupported. And unfortunately, often we are undersupported and underappreciated – on an earthly level. But funny enough, as we lean into...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sometimes it feels like we’ve been left out to dry. We feel exposed and let down, vulnerable, depressed, and undersupported. And unfortunately, often we are undersupported and underappreciated – on an earthly level. But funny enough, as we lean into the compassionate warmth and the enlightening truth of God in our lives, we can find that we feel spiritually protected, cared for, and more and more mentally sound, even amidst great trials. Further, as we lean into care, oneness in God, and compassion, we’ll find that we ourselves are able to better support and appreciate those around us – while empowering that in others.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3291</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0a647377f866d034d404696f78e48bf2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Swedenborgianism 201 - How is God Divine Love, Wisdom, and "Humanity"?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/swedenborgianism-201-how-is-god-divine-love-wisdom-and-humanity--43849171</link><description><![CDATA[We dive into Emanuel Swedenborg's thoughts about God using his book, "Angellic Wisdom on Divine Love and Wisdom."]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43849171</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43849171/210311.mp3" length="53136315" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We dive into Emanuel Swedenborg's thoughts about God using his book, "Angellic Wisdom on Divine Love and Wisdom."</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We dive into Emanuel Swedenborg's thoughts about God using his book, "Angellic Wisdom on Divine Love and Wisdom."]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3322</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/07309dc80489941711e871bf58367bb2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A Mystical Lens on How to Shine Like the Sun</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-mystical-lens-on-how-to-shine-like-the-sun--43781335</link><description><![CDATA[The ancient Tao Te Ching states, “The Master keeps her mind always at one with the Tao, that is what gives her her radiance.” We see an important example of one who becomes one with the Tao, the uncreated life force that gives rise to everything, in Christ – who not only says as much throughout the gospel, “I and the Father are one,” but who also literally shines like the sun when his inner self is revealed. Further, we as living beings are also invited through many traditions to become a shining one at one with the Tao, one with the Master, the Buddha, with the Christ who is one with the Father. But we might ask, “The Tao is dark and unfathomable, how can it make her radiant? Because she lets it.” <br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/shine" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/shine</a><br /><br />Find our videos on our YouTube channel, under Swedenborgian Community Online.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43781335</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43781335/210307.mp3" length="35945632" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The ancient Tao Te Ching states, “The Master keeps her mind always at one with the Tao, that is what gives her her radiance.” We see an important example of one who becomes one with the Tao, the uncreated life force that gives rise to everything, in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The ancient Tao Te Ching states, “The Master keeps her mind always at one with the Tao, that is what gives her her radiance.” We see an important example of one who becomes one with the Tao, the uncreated life force that gives rise to everything, in Christ – who not only says as much throughout the gospel, “I and the Father are one,” but who also literally shines like the sun when his inner self is revealed. Further, we as living beings are also invited through many traditions to become a shining one at one with the Tao, one with the Master, the Buddha, with the Christ who is one with the Father. But we might ask, “The Tao is dark and unfathomable, how can it make her radiant? Because she lets it.” <br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/shine" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/shine</a><br /><br />Find our videos on our YouTube channel, under Swedenborgian Community Online.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2244</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a6c5fc34044b547eb4d17b11e9c9825a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Swedenborgianism 201 - Why are Scripture and the Bible Holy and Sacred?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/swedenborgianism-201-why-are-scripture-and-the-bible-holy-and-sacred--43642701</link><description><![CDATA[In our first 201 class, we explore what the mystic Emanuel Swedenborg believed about scripture, the Bible, and the Word, and what makes these sacred.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43642701</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:10:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43642701/201_1.mp3" length="66797857" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In our first 201 class, we explore what the mystic Emanuel Swedenborg believed about scripture, the Bible, and the Word, and what makes these sacred.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our first 201 class, we explore what the mystic Emanuel Swedenborg believed about scripture, the Bible, and the Word, and what makes these sacred.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4177</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7bfb2df7b960880567851f5a811e1983.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Release Your Imprisonment - A Swedenborgian Message</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/release-your-imprisonment-a-swedenborgian-message--43573520</link><description><![CDATA[We can all feel trapped at times, whether due to a pandemic, a work environment, a relationship, or an internal oppression or depression; most of us know something about feelings of imprisonment. Our society is slowly coming around to inviting more tools to help us through these situations and moments. And yet there’s an exceedingly long way to go and many improvements we can make to better enable and empower people – from promoting more effective psychological and spiritual tools to just becoming more aware of the unrightfully oppressive natures of our economic, social, and justice systems. In a way, we can see an embodiment of our collective oppression in the “least of these:” the disregard and unrehabilitative attitudes we hold for the truly imprisoned, which are often the poor and the disempowered.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43573520</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43573520/210221.mp3" length="34529573" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We can all feel trapped at times, whether due to a pandemic, a work environment, a relationship, or an internal oppression or depression; most of us know something about feelings of imprisonment. Our society is slowly coming around to inviting more...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We can all feel trapped at times, whether due to a pandemic, a work environment, a relationship, or an internal oppression or depression; most of us know something about feelings of imprisonment. Our society is slowly coming around to inviting more tools to help us through these situations and moments. And yet there’s an exceedingly long way to go and many improvements we can make to better enable and empower people – from promoting more effective psychological and spiritual tools to just becoming more aware of the unrightfully oppressive natures of our economic, social, and justice systems. 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Indeed, many ancient spiritual teachings (including many Tantras) encourage us to engage with life itself, our every moment, with present, loving engagement, for our own spiritual health and the health of our families. Coming into the moment and letting go of distracted thinking, yearning, and worries, allows us to be present to our loved ones and ourselves in new and surprising ways, as it also helps us to heal our hearts and minds in loving connection with the spiritual light and warmth of God, known by many names.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43464251</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:00:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43464251/210214.mp3" length="35310756" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I think we can often find the essence of Divinity, no matter our belief tradition, in our romantic and loving relationships – although sometimes we can allow our yearning for love or sexual connection to bring us out of the moment and away from...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I think we can often find the essence of Divinity, no matter our belief tradition, in our romantic and loving relationships – although sometimes we can allow our yearning for love or sexual connection to bring us out of the moment and away from healthy connection. Indeed, many ancient spiritual teachings (including many Tantras) encourage us to engage with life itself, our every moment, with present, loving engagement, for our own spiritual health and the health of our families. Coming into the moment and letting go of distracted thinking, yearning, and worries, allows us to be present to our loved ones and ourselves in new and surprising ways, as it also helps us to heal our hearts and minds in loving connection with the spiritual light and warmth of God, known by many names.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2206</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e8832c7fd5e95969d0f9d327ca519c8d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Swedenborgianism 101 - Part 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/swedenborgianism-101-part-2--43407914</link><description><![CDATA[We continue our exploration of the interfaith spirituality that retains the 18th-century interfaith-Christian mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's name today.  <br /><br />Find more videos on our YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/swedenborgiancommunityonline" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/c/swedenborgiancommunityonline</a><br />Learn more on our website: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org</a><br />Follow us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SwedenborgianCommunityOnLine" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/SwedenborgianCommunityOnLine</a><br />Find us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/swedenborgiancommunity/channel/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/swedenborgiancommunity/channel/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43407914</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43407914/101_2.mp3" length="40334364" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We continue our exploration of the interfaith spirituality that retains the 18th-century interfaith-Christian mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's name today.  

Find more videos on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/swedenborgiancommunityonline...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue our exploration of the interfaith spirituality that retains the 18th-century interfaith-Christian mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's name today.  <br /><br />Find more videos on our YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/swedenborgiancommunityonline" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/c/swedenborgiancommunityonline</a><br />Learn more on our website: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org</a><br />Follow us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SwedenborgianCommunityOnLine" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/SwedenborgianCommunityOnLine</a><br />Find us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/swedenborgiancommunity/channel/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/swedenborgiancommunity/channel/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2523</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e742226887d9e9ffab5f1f580e425dab.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Don't Worry, Enter the Moment - A Swedenborgian Message</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-worry-enter-the-moment-a-swedenborgian-message--43337697</link><description><![CDATA[The idea that we should “stop and smell the roses” is an ancient and popularly expressed one, and yet, it can be incredibly difficult to take it to heart! Many of our religions and spiritualities tell us this in a variety of commanding and detailed ways – expressing how we should rely on God(dess) and our own God-given present awareness to navigate our days and not get ahead of ourselves. But how can we lean into this state of mind when there’s so much to plan and do, and is it actually worth striving to follow such a radical approach to life? Well, to start to answer this we must ask ourselves, “do I enjoy being anxious and yearning for the future, or would I rather find peace and a sense of wholeness today?”  <br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/moment" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/moment</a><br /><br />Find more videos on our YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/swedenborgiancommunityonline" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/c/swedenborgiancommunityonline</a><br />Learn more on our website: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org</a><br />Follow us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SwedenborgianCommunityOnLine" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/SwedenborgianCommunityOnLine</a><br />Find us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/swedenborgiancommunity/channel/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/swedenborgiancommunity/channel/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43337697</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43337697/210207.mp3" length="28194400" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The idea that we should “stop and smell the roses” is an ancient and popularly expressed one, and yet, it can be incredibly difficult to take it to heart! Many of our religions and spiritualities tell us this in a variety of commanding and detailed...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The idea that we should “stop and smell the roses” is an ancient and popularly expressed one, and yet, it can be incredibly difficult to take it to heart! Many of our religions and spiritualities tell us this in a variety of commanding and detailed ways – expressing how we should rely on God(dess) and our own God-given present awareness to navigate our days and not get ahead of ourselves. But how can we lean into this state of mind when there’s so much to plan and do, and is it actually worth striving to follow such a radical approach to life? Well, to start to answer this we must ask ourselves, “do I enjoy being anxious and yearning for the future, or would I rather find peace and a sense of wholeness today?”  <br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/moment" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/moment</a><br /><br />Find more videos on our YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/swedenborgiancommunityonline" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/c/swedenborgiancommunityonline</a><br />Learn more on our website: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org</a><br />Follow us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SwedenborgianCommunityOnLine" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/SwedenborgianCommunityOnLine</a><br />Find us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/swedenborgiancommunity/channel/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/swedenborgiancommunity/channel/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1763</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5de158ee3ca805874a3b5f28ae062eff.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Swedenborgianism 101</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/swedenborgianism-101--43173384</link><description><![CDATA[Learn about the famous mystic Emanuel Swedenborg and Swedenborgianism.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43173384</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43173384/101_1.mp3" length="45599194" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Learn about the famous mystic Emanuel Swedenborg and Swedenborgianism.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Learn about the famous mystic Emanuel Swedenborg and Swedenborgianism.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2852</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ec49a55f6f1f798cd2df780321a83128.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How "40" Represents Temptation &amp; Illuminates the Bible</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-40-represents-temptation-illuminates-the-bible--43097849</link><description><![CDATA[There’s an interconnectedness in scripture that is often lost to us when we read it purely literally, a tendency of both Hebrew and Christian bibles to use recurring images and symbols to point to deeper spiritual truth. This multilayered structure is often made plain by the gospels themselves, but in our desire to use scripture for our own purposes and avoid personal reflection we never seek these threads nor see where they lead. One example of these spiritual symbols is the number 40 (which I mention regularly), often used to describe a state of temptation in scripture, just as Christ is said to have spent 40 days in the wilderness overcoming three key temptations from the Devil. <br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/40" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/40</a><br /><br />Watch all of our videos on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/swedenborgiancommunityonline" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/c/swedenborgiancommunityonline</a><br />Or on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/swedenborgiancommunity/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/swedenborgiancommunity/</a><br />Learn more on our website: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org</a><br />Follow us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SwedenborgianCommunityOnLine" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/SwedenborgianCommunityOnLine</a><br />And find us on your favorite podcasting platform!<br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43097849</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43097849/210224.mp3" length="38305176" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There’s an interconnectedness in scripture that is often lost to us when we read it purely literally, a tendency of both Hebrew and Christian bibles to use recurring images and symbols to point to deeper spiritual truth. This multilayered structure is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There’s an interconnectedness in scripture that is often lost to us when we read it purely literally, a tendency of both Hebrew and Christian bibles to use recurring images and symbols to point to deeper spiritual truth. This multilayered structure is often made plain by the gospels themselves, but in our desire to use scripture for our own purposes and avoid personal reflection we never seek these threads nor see where they lead. One example of these spiritual symbols is the number 40 (which I mention regularly), often used to describe a state of temptation in scripture, just as Christ is said to have spent 40 days in the wilderness overcoming three key temptations from the Devil. <br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/40" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/40</a><br /><br />Watch all of our videos on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/swedenborgiancommunityonline" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/c/swedenborgiancommunityonline</a><br />Or on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/swedenborgiancommunity/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/swedenborgiancommunity/</a><br />Learn more on our website: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org</a><br />Follow us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SwedenborgianCommunityOnLine" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/SwedenborgianCommunityOnLine</a><br />And find us on your favorite podcasting platform!<br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2394</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bible,meaning,sermon,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5924a7ff4e70f4e0194fae89d70da908.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Does Divinity Insist That It Takes a Process?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-does-divinity-insist-that-it-takes-a-process--42980878</link><description><![CDATA[The process of spiritual transformation takes time and patience, as they say, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” But often our spiritual teachers tell us that the infinite Divinity that we each express in our own finite way has always existed, and so why does our reception of it seem to take so long? Why does becoming our “best self” tend to be riddled with setbacks, process, and seeming disappointments on both individual and societal scales? Well, we’re also told that the Divine One is a God of process – and that this allows for our freewill and deep engagement of compassion, social justice, and wisdom from a place of individualized love and acceptance. Indeed, we read that even “Jeh-with-us,” Jesus, underwent his own process of growth in the Christian gospels, which helped him “fulfill all righteousness,” and we discover similar stories in many of the world’s scriptures revealing how God works and helps us to work as well. <br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42980878</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:00:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42980878/120117.mp3" length="29624404" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The process of spiritual transformation takes time and patience, as they say, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” But often our spiritual teachers tell us that the infinite Divinity that we each express in our own finite way has always existed, and so why...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The process of spiritual transformation takes time and patience, as they say, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” But often our spiritual teachers tell us that the infinite Divinity that we each express in our own finite way has always existed, and so why does our reception of it seem to take so long? Why does becoming our “best self” tend to be riddled with setbacks, process, and seeming disappointments on both individual and societal scales? Well, we’re also told that the Divine One is a God of process – and that this allows for our freewill and deep engagement of compassion, social justice, and wisdom from a place of individualized love and acceptance. Indeed, we read that even “Jeh-with-us,” Jesus, underwent his own process of growth in the Christian gospels, which helped him “fulfill all righteousness,” and we discover similar stories in many of the world’s scriptures revealing how God works and helps us to work as well. <br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1851</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e3fb25ccf407e182c498ffdbecabe862.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What is the Trinity? According to "The Mystic" Emanuel Swedenborg</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-trinity-according-to-the-mystic-emanuel-swedenborg--42942997</link><description><![CDATA[Called "The Mystic" by Emerson in his Representative Men series, Emanuel Swedenborg explores what he thinks the Trinity is in our final exploration of his book, "The Lord." We also explore how his thoughts may apply to other faith traditions typically considered to be polytheistic. <br /><br />Learn more on our website <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others. Read Helen Keller's book about her Swedenborgianism, called My Religion, for free: <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp" rel="noopener">https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42942997</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42942997/210114.mp3" length="54784065" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Called "The Mystic" by Emerson in his Representative Men series, Emanuel Swedenborg explores what he thinks the Trinity is in our final exploration of his book, "The Lord." We also explore how his thoughts may apply to other faith traditions typically...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Called "The Mystic" by Emerson in his Representative Men series, Emanuel Swedenborg explores what he thinks the Trinity is in our final exploration of his book, "The Lord." We also explore how his thoughts may apply to other faith traditions typically considered to be polytheistic. <br /><br />Learn more on our website <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others. Read Helen Keller's book about her Swedenborgianism, called My Religion, for free: <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp" rel="noopener">https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3429</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>book_discussion,new_age,spirituality,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4e9dde1897e7b4ff8cc8cd7cee97a04c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Reclaiming Christianity &amp; Our Ancient Traditions - Refocus on Love</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/reclaiming-christianity-our-ancient-traditions-refocus-on-love--42873231</link><description><![CDATA[There’s a deep, living tradition within our scriptures themselves. One that speaks to love and a transformation of heart and action, even if the text itself is sometimes weighed down by its characters’ bad habits and hurtful decisions. This is similar to the slow awakening of today’s modern acceptance of cultural and identity diversity, which corresponds to a reawakening of the heart of many of our major traditions in the minds of young and old alike. This spirit of Christ doesn’t accept the moneychangers in the temple, or the dominating Pharisees in society, and points out that “Christian” and “religious” count for more than we’ve cast onto them. Like Christ, these should point to love for everyone, deepening our understanding of reality, and opening our hearts to the diverse wellspring of God within and around us under many guises.<br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/mountain" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/mountain</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others. Read Helen Keller's book about her Swedenborgianism, called My Religion, for free: <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp" rel="noopener">https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42873231</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42873231/210110.mp3" length="24772433" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There’s a deep, living tradition within our scriptures themselves. One that speaks to love and a transformation of heart and action, even if the text itself is sometimes weighed down by its characters’ bad habits and hurtful decisions. This is similar...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There’s a deep, living tradition within our scriptures themselves. One that speaks to love and a transformation of heart and action, even if the text itself is sometimes weighed down by its characters’ bad habits and hurtful decisions. This is similar to the slow awakening of today’s modern acceptance of cultural and identity diversity, which corresponds to a reawakening of the heart of many of our major traditions in the minds of young and old alike. This spirit of Christ doesn’t accept the moneychangers in the temple, or the dominating Pharisees in society, and points out that “Christian” and “religious” count for more than we’ve cast onto them. Like Christ, these should point to love for everyone, deepening our understanding of reality, and opening our hearts to the diverse wellspring of God within and around us under many guises.<br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/mountain" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/mountain</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others. Read Helen Keller's book about her Swedenborgianism, called My Religion, for free: <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp" rel="noopener">https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1549</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e5e252b3fe41104d4538f9ade00c0ac0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Christmas Eve 2020 - Allow the Lord to Advent Through You</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/christmas-eve-2020-allow-the-lord-to-advent-through-you--42651025</link><description><![CDATA[Merry Christmas!<br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42651025</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2020 21:04:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42651025/christmas_eve_2020_sco_1.mp3" length="53405208" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Merry Christmas!

Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Merry Christmas!<br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3340</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/958848150d20f3a3d1ed2320cafb1ec2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Transcendent Joy of the Holidays &amp; Christmas</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-transcendent-joy-of-the-holidays-christmas--42587943</link><description><![CDATA[Christmas and the holidays are an interesting time of year because no matter how seemingly nonreligious we become in Western society, we still love celebrating it and getting festive! I think this is because no matter our beliefs, there’s something compelling about the joy of the season, about the joy that comes when families connect, when we dress and celebrate festively, when we collectively listen to songs and messages about communal love, joy, and hope, and when we take some time away from the hubbub of life, focus on giving to the oppressed and our loved ones, and rest a bit in (relative) peace. We like to forget, but this is the type of joyous living that God encourages us to find throughout our traditions and specifically in the Christian Bible, and so perhaps there’s a lesson for us in the holidays that we can carry forward through the rest of the year. <br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgian-community-online.squarespace.com/blog/joy-2020" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgian-community-online.squarespace.com/blog/joy-2020</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others. Read Helen Keller's book about her Swedenborgianism, called My Religion, for free: <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp" rel="noopener">https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42587943</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:08:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42587943/201220.mp3" length="23049116" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Christmas and the holidays are an interesting time of year because no matter how seemingly nonreligious we become in Western society, we still love celebrating it and getting festive! I think this is because no matter our beliefs, there’s something...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Christmas and the holidays are an interesting time of year because no matter how seemingly nonreligious we become in Western society, we still love celebrating it and getting festive! I think this is because no matter our beliefs, there’s something compelling about the joy of the season, about the joy that comes when families connect, when we dress and celebrate festively, when we collectively listen to songs and messages about communal love, joy, and hope, and when we take some time away from the hubbub of life, focus on giving to the oppressed and our loved ones, and rest a bit in (relative) peace. We like to forget, but this is the type of joyous living that God encourages us to find throughout our traditions and specifically in the Christian Bible, and so perhaps there’s a lesson for us in the holidays that we can carry forward through the rest of the year. <br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgian-community-online.squarespace.com/blog/joy-2020" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgian-community-online.squarespace.com/blog/joy-2020</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others. Read Helen Keller's book about her Swedenborgianism, called My Religion, for free: <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp" rel="noopener">https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1440</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/54d315040660032baaf2807445b81a8a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Are There No More "Major" Miracles? Love</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-are-there-no-more-major-miracles-love--42471226</link><description><![CDATA[I find it interesting that despite the miracles found throughout holy texts, most of us don’t seem to see many miracles today (besides those “normal” ones of life itself!). If we look seriously at the spiritual insights that our scriptures try to present metaphorically (the reason why they’re often carried as communal parables), and particularly, at what kind of miracles these texts are trying to encourage, I think we might discover why there’s such a disparity! In short, I think it is the rootedness of miracles in love that helps explain what we might see as a lack of modern “major” miracles, similar to what the 18th-century interfaith-Christian mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg, proposed. Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/miracles" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/miracles</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others. Read Helen Keller's book about her Swedenborgianism, called My Religion, for free: <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp" rel="noopener">https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42471226</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42471226/201213.mp3" length="22118377" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I find it interesting that despite the miracles found throughout holy texts, most of us don’t seem to see many miracles today (besides those “normal” ones of life itself!). If we look seriously at the spiritual insights that our scriptures try to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I find it interesting that despite the miracles found throughout holy texts, most of us don’t seem to see many miracles today (besides those “normal” ones of life itself!). If we look seriously at the spiritual insights that our scriptures try to present metaphorically (the reason why they’re often carried as communal parables), and particularly, at what kind of miracles these texts are trying to encourage, I think we might discover why there’s such a disparity! In short, I think it is the rootedness of miracles in love that helps explain what we might see as a lack of modern “major” miracles, similar to what the 18th-century interfaith-Christian mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg, proposed. Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/miracles" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/miracles</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others. Read Helen Keller's book about her Swedenborgianism, called My Religion, for free: <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp" rel="noopener">https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1383</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1c60d9309cc19007dfd4af78d700b3b1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What is the Holy Spirit? "The Lord" Book Discussion</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-holy-spirit-the-lord-book-discussion--42422821</link><description><![CDATA[We continue our exploration of the book "The Lord," by 18th-century interfaith-Christian mystic Emanuel Swedenborg, and specifically, what and who the Holy Spirit is. Download the book here: <a href="https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf" rel="noopener">https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others. Read Helen Keller's book about her Swedenborgianism, called My Religion, for free: <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp" rel="noopener">https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42422821</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42422821/201210.mp3" length="44194713" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We continue our exploration of the book "The Lord," by 18th-century interfaith-Christian mystic Emanuel Swedenborg, and specifically, what and who the Holy Spirit is. Download the book here:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue our exploration of the book "The Lord," by 18th-century interfaith-Christian mystic Emanuel Swedenborg, and specifically, what and who the Holy Spirit is. Download the book here: <a href="https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf" rel="noopener">https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others. Read Helen Keller's book about her Swedenborgianism, called My Religion, for free: <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp" rel="noopener">https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2766</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/51a51d557a13086c9bc1824e4fa3e878.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Be Still Within as Justice Advents Through You - Parallels Between Moses &amp; Christ 1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-still-within-as-justice-advents-through-you-parallels-between-moses-christ-1--42350780</link><description><![CDATA[There’s an empowering, interreligious message at the centre of our Moses tale today, and also one that is repeatedly uplifted by Jesus Christ in the gospels: “be still,” “accept peace,” “quiet your mind and know God.” Any practicing Buddhist or Christian Monk will tell you that this is at the heart of how Divine Awareness deeply advents into our minds, and yet, when we read scripture, we often miss this deep, central vein. Further, the concept of being still and tapping into our deeper, silent awareness, can often be misconstrued as being inactive (perhaps due to the seeming remoteness of monks!) where the opposite is the case; this inner stillness allows us to respond to the world with clarity, uplifting within and around us the Divine activities of compassion and social justice that are at the root of all life. <br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/moses-1" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/moses-1</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others. Read Helen Keller's book about her Swedenborgianism, called My Religion, for free: <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp" rel="noopener">https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42350780</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42350780/201206.mp3" length="24169991" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There’s an empowering, interreligious message at the centre of our Moses tale today, and also one that is repeatedly uplifted by Jesus Christ in the gospels: “be still,” “accept peace,” “quiet your mind and know God.” Any practicing Buddhist or...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There’s an empowering, interreligious message at the centre of our Moses tale today, and also one that is repeatedly uplifted by Jesus Christ in the gospels: “be still,” “accept peace,” “quiet your mind and know God.” Any practicing Buddhist or Christian Monk will tell you that this is at the heart of how Divine Awareness deeply advents into our minds, and yet, when we read scripture, we often miss this deep, central vein. Further, the concept of being still and tapping into our deeper, silent awareness, can often be misconstrued as being inactive (perhaps due to the seeming remoteness of monks!) where the opposite is the case; this inner stillness allows us to respond to the world with clarity, uplifting within and around us the Divine activities of compassion and social justice that are at the root of all life. <br /><br />Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/moses-1" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/moses-1</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others. Read Helen Keller's book about her Swedenborgianism, called My Religion, for free: <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp" rel="noopener">https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1511</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bible,christ,christianity,god,sermon</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e75dd927514e3fc6b43c8206a1dba7f9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Shed the Beast &amp; Uncover Our Humanity - Book of Daniel Message Series</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/shed-the-beast-uncover-our-humanity-book-of-daniel-message-series--42110805</link><description><![CDATA[God’s message of social justice, hope, and life sometimes gets watered down in our various understandings of the world’s scriptures, which is ironic since even the most esoteric sections of holy text point to the Divine’s mission of uplifting and empowering the entire world in spiritual health. One example, Daniel chapter 7 of the Hebrew and Christian Bibles, describes Daniel’s visions of beasts rising up and subjugating the earth in war and strife, but they’re eventually cast into a fiery river in front of the “Most High” who is the “Ancient of Days,” which then leads to “one like a son of humanity” to enter God’s presence and to rule over and empower all nations, releasing them from oppression. This story can be read on many levels, from the personal to Christ’s process of glorification during his earthly life, and as we break down its meaning I think we’ll all hope to not only embody its message ourselves but also as a diverse, interreligious society. Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgian-community-online.squarespace.com/blog/daniel-7" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgian-community-online.squarespace.com/blog/daniel-7</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others. Read Helen Keller's book about her Swedenborgianism, called My Religion, for free: <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp" rel="noopener">https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42110805</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2020 01:00:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42110805/201122_daniel_7.mp3" length="28456027" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>God’s message of social justice, hope, and life sometimes gets watered down in our various understandings of the world’s scriptures, which is ironic since even the most esoteric sections of holy text point to the Divine’s mission of uplifting and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[God’s message of social justice, hope, and life sometimes gets watered down in our various understandings of the world’s scriptures, which is ironic since even the most esoteric sections of holy text point to the Divine’s mission of uplifting and empowering the entire world in spiritual health. One example, Daniel chapter 7 of the Hebrew and Christian Bibles, describes Daniel’s visions of beasts rising up and subjugating the earth in war and strife, but they’re eventually cast into a fiery river in front of the “Most High” who is the “Ancient of Days,” which then leads to “one like a son of humanity” to enter God’s presence and to rule over and empower all nations, releasing them from oppression. This story can be read on many levels, from the personal to Christ’s process of glorification during his earthly life, and as we break down its meaning I think we’ll all hope to not only embody its message ourselves but also as a diverse, interreligious society. Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgian-community-online.squarespace.com/blog/daniel-7" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgian-community-online.squarespace.com/blog/daniel-7</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others. Read Helen Keller's book about her Swedenborgianism, called My Religion, for free: <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp" rel="noopener">https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1779</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bible,christian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bfd877989dd0b64bc84158352f60224a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Lord Jesus Christ = Jehovah God  |  Emanuel Swedenborg's "The Lord" Book Discussion</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lord-jesus-christ-jehovah-god-emanuel-swedenborg-s-the-lord-book-discussion--42064504</link><description><![CDATA[We explore Emanuel Swedenborg's viewpoint that Jesus is Jehovah in the flesh and that there is only one person in the Trinity. Follow along in this book discussion by downloading "The Lord," here: <a href="https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf" rel="noopener">https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others. Here's Helen Keller's book about her Swedenborgianism, called My Religion, for free: <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp" rel="noopener">https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42064504</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2020 01:00:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42064504/1119.mp3" length="28810693" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We explore Emanuel Swedenborg's viewpoint that Jesus is Jehovah in the flesh and that there is only one person in the Trinity. Follow along in this book discussion by downloading "The Lord," here:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We explore Emanuel Swedenborg's viewpoint that Jesus is Jehovah in the flesh and that there is only one person in the Trinity. Follow along in this book discussion by downloading "The Lord," here: <a href="https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf" rel="noopener">https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others. Here's Helen Keller's book about her Swedenborgianism, called My Religion, for free: <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp" rel="noopener">https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1803</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bible,christ,esoteric,god,jehovah,jesus,mystical,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cbff01fa49fb97d4e72e7200a8507857.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How to Walk Through the Lion's Den - The Book of Daniel Message Series</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-walk-through-the-lion-s-den-the-book-of-daniel-message-series--41864680</link><description><![CDATA[In Canada this week we celebrate Remembrance Day on the 11th, when we remember our fallen soldiers as well as the deep risk our armed forces face every day. And I think that no matter our country, religion, or creed, we would do ourselves a service to remember that no matter our differences, there are many of us willing to sacrifice our lives for what we believe is the greater good. That’s partly why it’s so important for us as a global community to continue to empower sound and healthy decision-making, as well as a peaceful, altruistic approach to the world and our neighbors. It’s also why we have much to be thankful for when it comes to our martyrs and those that truly wish the best for us and are loyal to their higher ideas, even unto death – just like Christ and like Daniel in today’s reading. And ultimately, we’re told by tradition after tradition, this life isn’t the end – indeed, whether it’s the afterlife or reincarnation, we all will continue our journey toward eternity and so should strive for that higher idea of humanity today for the benefit of our eternal future. Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/daniel-6" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/daniel-6</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others. Here's Helen Keller's book about her Swedenborgianism, called My Religion, for free: <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp" rel="noopener">https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41864680</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2020 01:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41864680/daniel_6.mp3" length="22390051" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In Canada this week we celebrate Remembrance Day on the 11th, when we remember our fallen soldiers as well as the deep risk our armed forces face every day. And I think that no matter our country, religion, or creed, we would do ourselves a service to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Canada this week we celebrate Remembrance Day on the 11th, when we remember our fallen soldiers as well as the deep risk our armed forces face every day. And I think that no matter our country, religion, or creed, we would do ourselves a service to remember that no matter our differences, there are many of us willing to sacrifice our lives for what we believe is the greater good. That’s partly why it’s so important for us as a global community to continue to empower sound and healthy decision-making, as well as a peaceful, altruistic approach to the world and our neighbors. It’s also why we have much to be thankful for when it comes to our martyrs and those that truly wish the best for us and are loyal to their higher ideas, even unto death – just like Christ and like Daniel in today’s reading. And ultimately, we’re told by tradition after tradition, this life isn’t the end – indeed, whether it’s the afterlife or reincarnation, we all will continue our journey toward eternity and so should strive for that higher idea of humanity today for the benefit of our eternal future. Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/daniel-6" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/daniel-6</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others. Here's Helen Keller's book about her Swedenborgianism, called My Religion, for free: <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp" rel="noopener">https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1401</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab2e936047fda141d76dac3e51a12881.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How God the Father &amp; the Son Became One, the Divine Human - Emanuel Swedenborg's "The Lord"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-god-the-father-the-son-became-one-the-divine-human-emanuel-swedenborg-s-the-lord--41817463</link><description><![CDATA[We continue our book discussion of Emanuel Swedenborg's, "The Lord," (free to download) exploring how God connects with every religion and walk, and how Jesus became one with God the Father, uniting his humanity with Jehovah. The Lord - <a href="https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf" rel="noopener">https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others. Here's Helen Keller's book about her Swedenborgianism, called My Religion, for free: <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp" rel="noopener">https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp</a><br /><br />Music:<br />Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="noopener">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br /><br />Source: <a href="http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394" rel="noopener">http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394</a><br /><br />Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="noopener">http://incompetech.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41817463</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 01:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41817463/tl_1105.mp3" length="68562637" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We continue our book discussion of Emanuel Swedenborg's, "The Lord," (free to download) exploring how God connects with every religion and walk, and how Jesus became one with God the Father, uniting his humanity with Jehovah. The Lord -...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue our book discussion of Emanuel Swedenborg's, "The Lord," (free to download) exploring how God connects with every religion and walk, and how Jesus became one with God the Father, uniting his humanity with Jehovah. The Lord - <a href="https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf" rel="noopener">https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others. Here's Helen Keller's book about her Swedenborgianism, called My Religion, for free: <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp" rel="noopener">https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp</a><br /><br />Music:<br />Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="noopener">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br /><br />Source: <a href="http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394" rel="noopener">http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394</a><br /><br />Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="noopener">http://incompetech.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4291</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/da13e08914c3f91ccc5e764684a4bcc7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Renounce Your Pride, Regain Your Crown - The Book of Daniel Message Series 4</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/renounce-your-pride-regain-your-crown-the-book-of-daniel-message-series-4--41747516</link><description><![CDATA[In the ancient Hebrew book of Daniel, we see a continuation of the universal spiritual teachings that this book uplifts – with King Nebuchadnezzar falling from his kingship due to his pride and arrogance. In all of our beauty and personal gifts it’s easy to fall into similar vanities, but our feelings of pride only serve to undermine these empowerments from Divinity – the seed of consciousness called by many names, and they lead to our own fall. But although being cast down may seem like a setback for the king (it does speak to his need for change) we’re shown that even this failure can be viewed from the light of God as a necessary lesson for the healing of Nebuchadnezzar’s soul. May we each look at our own setbacks similarly: accepting the invitation to renounce our pride, regaining our crowns. Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/daniel-4" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/daniel-4</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others. Here's Helen Keller's book about her Swedenborgianism, called My Religion, for free: <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp" rel="noopener">https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41747516</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2020 01:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41747516/daniel_4.mp3" length="12834328" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the ancient Hebrew book of Daniel, we see a continuation of the universal spiritual teachings that this book uplifts – with King Nebuchadnezzar falling from his kingship due to his pride and arrogance. In all of our beauty and personal gifts it’s...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the ancient Hebrew book of Daniel, we see a continuation of the universal spiritual teachings that this book uplifts – with King Nebuchadnezzar falling from his kingship due to his pride and arrogance. In all of our beauty and personal gifts it’s easy to fall into similar vanities, but our feelings of pride only serve to undermine these empowerments from Divinity – the seed of consciousness called by many names, and they lead to our own fall. But although being cast down may seem like a setback for the king (it does speak to his need for change) we’re shown that even this failure can be viewed from the light of God as a necessary lesson for the healing of Nebuchadnezzar’s soul. May we each look at our own setbacks similarly: accepting the invitation to renounce our pride, regaining our crowns. Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/daniel-4" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/daniel-4</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others. Here's Helen Keller's book about her Swedenborgianism, called My Religion, for free: <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp" rel="noopener">https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21APVucSZBs76qN%5F4&cid=5D5F62CF3431B981&id=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110343&parId=5D5F62CF3431B981%21110312&o=OneUp</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>800</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>church,sermon,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/558bec960a98af9861235f5ad6b373b9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why is Jesus Called the Word Made Flesh &amp; the Son of Man/Humanity? "The Lord" Book Discussion</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-is-jesus-called-the-word-made-flesh-the-son-of-man-humanity-the-lord-book-discussion--41593503</link><description><![CDATA[We explore the 18th-century interfaith-Christian mystic Swedenborg's ideas about why Jesus is called the Word Made Flesh & the Son of Man/Humanity, as well as other topics from his book, "The Lord." Download his book for free here: <a href="https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf" rel="noopener">https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41593503</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41593503/the_lord_son_of_humanity.mp3" length="59991139" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We explore the 18th-century interfaith-Christian mystic Swedenborg's ideas about why Jesus is called the Word Made Flesh &amp; the Son of Man/Humanity, as well as other topics from his book, "The Lord." Download his book for free here:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We explore the 18th-century interfaith-Christian mystic Swedenborg's ideas about why Jesus is called the Word Made Flesh & the Son of Man/Humanity, as well as other topics from his book, "The Lord." Download his book for free here: <a href="https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf" rel="noopener">https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3745</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>book,christianity,god,jesus,mysticism,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/56296d27e372a88b36d449abd8848d25.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Core of Our Humanity Overcomes the Fires of Life - Daniel 3's Deeper Meaning</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-core-of-our-humanity-overcomes-the-fires-of-life-daniel-3-s-deeper-meaning--41525433</link><description><![CDATA[Throughout time there have been many persecuted due to their loyalty to their cultural heritage and personal convictions, and unfortunately, religion has often been the instrument used to do this. Instead of inviting openness and cultural diversity, like Babylon in today’s story we often set up a graven image in the place of a loving God and then persecute others for being different – resigning them to the fire of our judgment if not the fire of outright persecution when we can get away with it. Strangely enough, we personally often consign our own innocent and spiritual side to just such a fire, and yet even so, even with such hate in our world, I believe today’s scripture (Daniel 3) shines light on the resiliency and fortitude of the spirit of Divinity within and within all other beings in their diversity. Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/daniel-3" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/daniel-3</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41525433</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41525433/daniel_3.mp3" length="21901518" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Throughout time there have been many persecuted due to their loyalty to their cultural heritage and personal convictions, and unfortunately, religion has often been the instrument used to do this. Instead of inviting openness and cultural diversity,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Throughout time there have been many persecuted due to their loyalty to their cultural heritage and personal convictions, and unfortunately, religion has often been the instrument used to do this. Instead of inviting openness and cultural diversity, like Babylon in today’s story we often set up a graven image in the place of a loving God and then persecute others for being different – resigning them to the fire of our judgment if not the fire of outright persecution when we can get away with it. Strangely enough, we personally often consign our own innocent and spiritual side to just such a fire, and yet even so, even with such hate in our world, I believe today’s scripture (Daniel 3) shines light on the resiliency and fortitude of the spirit of Divinity within and within all other beings in their diversity. Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/daniel-3" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/daniel-3</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1370</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bible,christianity,mystical,sermon,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f213a1c3f6d87b7e172e63595481e591.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Give Thanks for the Oneness of Life &amp; for Every Moment</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-thanks-for-the-oneness-of-life-for-every-moment--41412263</link><description><![CDATA[We have much to be thankful for today, even when we don’t have that gracious mindset. Like the king in our reading, we’re often only grateful to those who serve us – otherwise condemning them in our minds. Unfortunately, we can act like this king when it comes to our families, as well as even with the world around us in its diversity and life. As we head into a season of thanksgiving, let’s instead work to realize that every moment can be used for our growth and learning, and as an opportunity to uplift our families, our spirits, and all life. Read more here <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/daniel-2" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/daniel-2</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41412263</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41412263/daniel_2_message.mp3" length="22028766" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We have much to be thankful for today, even when we don’t have that gracious mindset. Like the king in our reading, we’re often only grateful to those who serve us – otherwise condemning them in our minds. Unfortunately, we can act like this king when...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We have much to be thankful for today, even when we don’t have that gracious mindset. Like the king in our reading, we’re often only grateful to those who serve us – otherwise condemning them in our minds. Unfortunately, we can act like this king when it comes to our families, as well as even with the world around us in its diversity and life. As we head into a season of thanksgiving, let’s instead work to realize that every moment can be used for our growth and learning, and as an opportunity to uplift our families, our spirits, and all life. Read more here <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/daniel-2" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/daniel-2</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1377</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,swedenborg,swedenborgian,thanksgiving</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a484fe42e1f319922637880c753c36e1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Oneness of the Lord &amp; the Source of All Goodness - "The Lord" Book Discussion</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-oneness-of-the-lord-the-source-of-all-goodness-the-lord-book-discussion--41372200</link><description><![CDATA[We continue our book discussion of the mystic Swedenborg's "The Lord" (from 1763) and explore his radical ideas about the Lord and how other faiths connect with Divinity and heaven. Download "The Lord" for free - <a href="https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf" rel="noopener">https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41372200</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41372200/201008.mp3" length="33281180" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We continue our book discussion of the mystic Swedenborg's "The Lord" (from 1763) and explore his radical ideas about the Lord and how other faiths connect with Divinity and heaven. Download "The Lord" for free -...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue our book discussion of the mystic Swedenborg's "The Lord" (from 1763) and explore his radical ideas about the Lord and how other faiths connect with Divinity and heaven. Download "The Lord" for free - <a href="https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf" rel="noopener">https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2078</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>buddhism,christianity,god,hinduism,jesus,lord</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/02d3d09d648800882f2a1e2dca799b2e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Feed the Good Within, Release the Babylon  |  The Spiritual Meaning of Daniel in Babylon</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/feed-the-good-within-release-the-babylon-the-spiritual-meaning-of-daniel-in-babylon--41295762</link><description><![CDATA[Today, like with Daniel, we can find ourselves trapped in many different types of Babylon: within religious bigotry, political demagoguery, or familial and personal oppression. And yes - we often find ourselves both taking part in an aspect of these as well as subject to their whims due to external pressure. It’s tough, because we each can feel somewhat set upon and oppressed while also being a source of oppression for both ourselves and others. The symbolic sense of the first chapter of Daniel speaks to how it’s important to acknowledge that both are true (since as a parable we are invited to internalize both Babylon and Daniel in our reflection), but also that we can start to feed the Daniel within “new food” and work toward the changes that will eventually transform our lives, community, and world toward freedom, compassion, and the diversity of cultural and spiritual health. Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/daniel-1" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/daniel-1</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41295762</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41295762/daniel_1.mp3" length="20099521" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today, like with Daniel, we can find ourselves trapped in many different types of Babylon: within religious bigotry, political demagoguery, or familial and personal oppression. And yes - we often find ourselves both taking part in an aspect of these...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today, like with Daniel, we can find ourselves trapped in many different types of Babylon: within religious bigotry, political demagoguery, or familial and personal oppression. And yes - we often find ourselves both taking part in an aspect of these as well as subject to their whims due to external pressure. It’s tough, because we each can feel somewhat set upon and oppressed while also being a source of oppression for both ourselves and others. The symbolic sense of the first chapter of Daniel speaks to how it’s important to acknowledge that both are true (since as a parable we are invited to internalize both Babylon and Daniel in our reflection), but also that we can start to feed the Daniel within “new food” and work toward the changes that will eventually transform our lives, community, and world toward freedom, compassion, and the diversity of cultural and spiritual health. Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/daniel-1" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/daniel-1</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1253</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>inspiration,inspirational,loveisall,transformation,uplifting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/367e326b3b3c73af3e314bf23f4068b1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Rise Above the Flood with Your Ark of Clarity &amp; Compassion</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-above-the-flood-with-your-ark-of-clarity-compassion--41026982</link><description><![CDATA[Using the lens of parable to explore the story of Noah and the Ark, we can’t help but immediately reflect on those moments when we’ve been inundated by metaphorical flood waters ourselves – or think about the current state of the world in many ways. There’s a naturalness to many of scripture's use of metaphors that we tend to relate to, biblical and otherwise. Whether it’s David and Goliath, Adam and Eve, Mohammed on the mount, or Cain and Abel, we immediately internalize these characters and stories into life lessons and personal insights; just as we do when we hear Christ speaking about debtors and kings to uplift forgiveness, compassion, and spiritual insight. Noah and the Ark is another tale in this vein - a tale that strives to both literally and metaphorically uplift life and spirit! Indeed, just as in real life, we can connect the metaphor of a flood to the hardships of our spirit; what the Bible and other traditions describe as our harmful desires and tendencies toward selfish autonomy, fear, and hurtful actions. Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/ark-2020" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/ark-2020</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41026982</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2020 00:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41026982/ark.mp3" length="21230658" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Using the lens of parable to explore the story of Noah and the Ark, we can’t help but immediately reflect on those moments when we’ve been inundated by metaphorical flood waters ourselves – or think about the current state of the world in many ways....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Using the lens of parable to explore the story of Noah and the Ark, we can’t help but immediately reflect on those moments when we’ve been inundated by metaphorical flood waters ourselves – or think about the current state of the world in many ways. There’s a naturalness to many of scripture's use of metaphors that we tend to relate to, biblical and otherwise. Whether it’s David and Goliath, Adam and Eve, Mohammed on the mount, or Cain and Abel, we immediately internalize these characters and stories into life lessons and personal insights; just as we do when we hear Christ speaking about debtors and kings to uplift forgiveness, compassion, and spiritual insight. Noah and the Ark is another tale in this vein - a tale that strives to both literally and metaphorically uplift life and spirit! Indeed, just as in real life, we can connect the metaphor of a flood to the hardships of our spirit; what the Bible and other traditions describe as our harmful desires and tendencies toward selfish autonomy, fear, and hurtful actions. Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/ark-2020" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/ark-2020</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1327</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e5c55571c442456110c20ea8bce38e17.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Compassion Centers Our Minds &amp; Faiths  |  What is the Word? Swedenborg's Book "Faith" Continued</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-compassion-centers-our-minds-faiths-what-is-the-word-swedenborg-s-book-faith-continued--40962611</link><description><![CDATA[Alyssa and Cory dive into how compassion opens and grounds our healthy thinking and approaches to faith (no matter our religion) in this episode of "What is the Word?". Continuing our exploration of Emanuel Swedenborg's book "Faith" (free to download), they explore the meaning of a faith rooted in care, how God uplifts people in all traditions and religions, Jesus' death on the cross, and how God is the source of all of our lives, goodness, and salvation from our self-made hells. <br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40962611</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:00:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40962611/wtw_170920.mp3" length="54072759" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Alyssa and Cory dive into how compassion opens and grounds our healthy thinking and approaches to faith (no matter our religion) in this episode of "What is the Word?". Continuing our exploration of Emanuel Swedenborg's book "Faith" (free to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Alyssa and Cory dive into how compassion opens and grounds our healthy thinking and approaches to faith (no matter our religion) in this episode of "What is the Word?". Continuing our exploration of Emanuel Swedenborg's book "Faith" (free to download), they explore the meaning of a faith rooted in care, how God uplifts people in all traditions and religions, Jesus' death on the cross, and how God is the source of all of our lives, goodness, and salvation from our self-made hells. <br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3386</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,compassion,faith,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgianism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/834ab155a09cbfaca7b462df720b9330.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Bible's 2nd Creation Story: Receive Divine Autonomy &amp; Accept Your Eden Buddhahood</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bible-s-2nd-creation-story-receive-divine-autonomy-accept-your-eden-buddhahood--40886569</link><description><![CDATA[Many scriptural reflections on “the fall of humanity” tend to point to Genesis’ serpent and Adam and Eve’s eating from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, but interestingly, the Christian-mystic Emanuel Swedenborg pointed to a chapter before these events when he describes what he thought was the true beginning of our movement into feelings of separateness and isolation from God. Indeed, living up to his title as the Buddha of the North (given to him by the famous D.T. Suzuki), Swedenborg wrote that it was our desire for autonomy and sense of ownership that drove us further away from being led in deep connection with Divinity, as well as a truly Divine sense of autonomy. I find it further interesting that this start to our “fall” occurs right before Adam starts naming the things in creation: cognitively labeling and dividing things is another key attribute of what many lines of Buddhism describe as part and parcel with our vain need for disconnected self-direction, which keeps us from our Buddhahood and re-entry into the Garden. <br /><br />Read more about this here (on our new site!): <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.com/blog/2nd-creation-2" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.com/blog/2nd-creation-2</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40886569</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40886569/2nd_creation_story_2.mp3" length="26431402" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Many scriptural reflections on “the fall of humanity” tend to point to Genesis’ serpent and Adam and Eve’s eating from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, but interestingly, the Christian-mystic Emanuel Swedenborg pointed to a chapter before these...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many scriptural reflections on “the fall of humanity” tend to point to Genesis’ serpent and Adam and Eve’s eating from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, but interestingly, the Christian-mystic Emanuel Swedenborg pointed to a chapter before these events when he describes what he thought was the true beginning of our movement into feelings of separateness and isolation from God. Indeed, living up to his title as the Buddha of the North (given to him by the famous D.T. Suzuki), Swedenborg wrote that it was our desire for autonomy and sense of ownership that drove us further away from being led in deep connection with Divinity, as well as a truly Divine sense of autonomy. I find it further interesting that this start to our “fall” occurs right before Adam starts naming the things in creation: cognitively labeling and dividing things is another key attribute of what many lines of Buddhism describe as part and parcel with our vain need for disconnected self-direction, which keeps us from our Buddhahood and re-entry into the Garden. <br /><br />Read more about this here (on our new site!): <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.com/blog/2nd-creation-2" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.com/blog/2nd-creation-2</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1652</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adam,buddhism,christian_buddha,eden,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1fe74ecb36498d721c368ea7ce47b957.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Bible’s Second Creation Story: Let Go of Self to Reenter the Garden of Bliss</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bible-s-second-creation-story-let-go-of-self-to-reenter-the-garden-of-bliss--40739186</link><description><![CDATA[Many have asked the question, “Why do the Hebrew and Christian Bible’s have two creation stories, back-to-back?” It’s strange, right? And the typical guess seems to center on the possible Israelite history of bringing diverse cultures together and not being able to choose just one! Although this might be plausible, in-line with our approach toward the Bible as primarily spiritual parable, today we’ll explore the second creation story as a deeper tale about the peace, growth, and bliss we find once we’ve reached a state of Sabbath (the first creation’s seventh day) and truly allow Divinity to help us let go of our egoic sense of self and ownership. Read the corresponding message at <a href="https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.com/blog/2nd-creation" rel="noopener">https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.com/blog/2nd-creation</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40739186</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2020 00:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40739186/2nd_creation_story_1.mp3" length="29710134" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Many have asked the question, “Why do the Hebrew and Christian Bible’s have two creation stories, back-to-back?” It’s strange, right? And the typical guess seems to center on the possible Israelite history of bringing diverse cultures together and not...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many have asked the question, “Why do the Hebrew and Christian Bible’s have two creation stories, back-to-back?” It’s strange, right? And the typical guess seems to center on the possible Israelite history of bringing diverse cultures together and not being able to choose just one! Although this might be plausible, in-line with our approach toward the Bible as primarily spiritual parable, today we’ll explore the second creation story as a deeper tale about the peace, growth, and bliss we find once we’ve reached a state of Sabbath (the first creation’s seventh day) and truly allow Divinity to help us let go of our egoic sense of self and ownership. Read the corresponding message at <a href="https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.com/blog/2nd-creation" rel="noopener">https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.com/blog/2nd-creation</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1853</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,creation,creation_of_humans,creation_story,garden_of_eden,genesis,good_and_evil,humankind,parable,religious,spiritual,swedenborg,tree_of_knowledge,tree_of_life</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7fd8a767035d1fba4f311b5adb175fb8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Did Jesus Die on the Cross? Emanuel Swedenborg's "The Lord" Book Discussion</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-did-jesus-die-on-the-cross-emanuel-swedenborg-s-the-lord-book-discussion--40686405</link><description><![CDATA[We explore the 18th-century mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's view of why Jesus died on the cross, from his book "The Lord."<br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40686405</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2020 00:00:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40686405/the_lord_4.mp3" length="48370361" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We explore the 18th-century mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's view of why Jesus died on the cross, from his book "The Lord."

Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We explore the 18th-century mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's view of why Jesus died on the cross, from his book "The Lord."<br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, is centered on love and openness. It has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, and others.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3028</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>book,cross,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e4f4e05a83bd202da8fbbf43cc387d68.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Day 7 of Creation's Deeper Meaning: Surrender to Love, Justice, and Abundance</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/day-7-of-creation-s-deeper-meaning-surrender-to-love-justice-and-abundance--40461512</link><description><![CDATA[The spiritual meaning of the seventh day of creation, called the Sabbath (“rest”), is uplifted throughout scripture: biblical and others. We’re told that a true sense of inner peace comes from surrendering to the greater love within that if we work to disentangle ourselves from our obsessive attachments and distracted, lustful thinking, we find that we can surrender to an underlying clarity and peace of consciousness, which gently taps into the reality of love in our depths and around us. This Divine or Universal Love, at the root of all our minds, ultimately makes all things one and can’t help but naturally uplift and empower justice, equality, and abundance.  Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-7-2" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-7-2</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40461512</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40461512/day_7_2.mp3" length="19313026" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The spiritual meaning of the seventh day of creation, called the Sabbath (“rest”), is uplifted throughout scripture: biblical and others. We’re told that a true sense of inner peace comes from surrendering to the greater love within that if we work to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The spiritual meaning of the seventh day of creation, called the Sabbath (“rest”), is uplifted throughout scripture: biblical and others. We’re told that a true sense of inner peace comes from surrendering to the greater love within that if we work to disentangle ourselves from our obsessive attachments and distracted, lustful thinking, we find that we can surrender to an underlying clarity and peace of consciousness, which gently taps into the reality of love in our depths and around us. This Divine or Universal Love, at the root of all our minds, ultimately makes all things one and can’t help but naturally uplift and empower justice, equality, and abundance.  Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-7-2" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-7-2</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1208</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/350a58eb2a1582c7f80cea4a42cd2278.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What is the Word? Faith is from Caring</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-word-faith-is-from-caring--40429677</link><description><![CDATA[Alyssa and Cory continue their exploration of the mystical book, Faith, from 18th-century scientist turned spiritual visionary, Emanuel Swedenborg. They find that according to him, faith is nothing without care and compassion, and should center on a love for the good in all people. <br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40429677</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40429677/witw7.mp3" length="44968982" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Alyssa and Cory continue their exploration of the mystical book, Faith, from 18th-century scientist turned spiritual visionary, Emanuel Swedenborg. They find that according to him, faith is nothing without care and compassion, and should center on a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Alyssa and Cory continue their exploration of the mystical book, Faith, from 18th-century scientist turned spiritual visionary, Emanuel Swedenborg. They find that according to him, faith is nothing without care and compassion, and should center on a love for the good in all people. <br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2815</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bible,care,compassion,faith,spiritual,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f9fc03303893f47567b5f0ba1ebbc8f5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Day 7: No Oneness, No Peace or Justice</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/day-7-no-oneness-no-peace-or-justice--40372468</link><description><![CDATA[Our world is staring down the barrel of a few life-as-we-know-it-ending calamities, from climate change to the rise of fascism in the hearts of many “far-right” politicians and supporters in the U.S. Demagoguery and divisive thinking are the roots of almost-unimaginable cruelty, fear, and pain in this world and indeed, in each of our hearts. And so, personally and socially we must work to uplift their opposites: a compassionate justice from a true acceptance of our interconnected oneness if we are ever to find the Sabbath and the peace that Divinity invites us toward, no matter our religion or lack thereof. Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-7" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-7</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40372468</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2020 17:26:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40372468/day_7_1.mp3" length="24668634" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our world is staring down the barrel of a few life-as-we-know-it-ending calamities, from climate change to the rise of fascism in the hearts of many “far-right” politicians and supporters in the U.S. Demagoguery and divisive thinking are the roots of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our world is staring down the barrel of a few life-as-we-know-it-ending calamities, from climate change to the rise of fascism in the hearts of many “far-right” politicians and supporters in the U.S. Demagoguery and divisive thinking are the roots of almost-unimaginable cruelty, fear, and pain in this world and indeed, in each of our hearts. And so, personally and socially we must work to uplift their opposites: a compassionate justice from a true acceptance of our interconnected oneness if we are ever to find the Sabbath and the peace that Divinity invites us toward, no matter our religion or lack thereof. Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-7" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-7</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1540</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bible,creation,george_floyd,sermon</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3a39caee3d60bedb252efe73d58bfbca.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Day 6 of Creation: Strive to Find Your Divine Humanity</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/day-6-of-creation-strive-to-find-your-divine-humanity--40236756</link><description><![CDATA[In a way, day 6 is the culmination of all of our spiritual explorations of days 1 through 5, which have invited us to and described what this parable believes is a “good” model for spiritual renewal and wholeness of life and peace. A journey that starts with our initial awareness of Divine or spiritual life in our lives (I’ve seen the light!), and has come to a place where we’ve started to live and contemplate from the light of God’s love (the sun) and the faith that reflects the light from that love (the moon). This spiritual growth is available to all humanity, no matter our religions, and is now describing a state that all humans were meant to know and embody: a true humaneness and awareness of our one shared humanity - meaning that we truly start to accept and express the One Divine Life within that we all share. Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-6" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-6</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40236756</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40236756/day_6_message.mp3" length="24921133" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In a way, day 6 is the culmination of all of our spiritual explorations of days 1 through 5, which have invited us to and described what this parable believes is a “good” model for spiritual renewal and wholeness of life and peace. A journey that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In a way, day 6 is the culmination of all of our spiritual explorations of days 1 through 5, which have invited us to and described what this parable believes is a “good” model for spiritual renewal and wholeness of life and peace. A journey that starts with our initial awareness of Divine or spiritual life in our lives (I’ve seen the light!), and has come to a place where we’ve started to live and contemplate from the light of God’s love (the sun) and the faith that reflects the light from that love (the moon). This spiritual growth is available to all humanity, no matter our religions, and is now describing a state that all humans were meant to know and embody: a true humaneness and awareness of our one shared humanity - meaning that we truly start to accept and express the One Divine Life within that we all share. Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-6" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-6</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1559</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bible,creation_story,day_6,deeper_meaning,hidden_meaning,scripture,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a636b0c1491d71290cdbf6f49fd49380.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Lord Came Into the World to Subdue the Hells - Swedenborg Book Talk #3</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lord-came-into-the-world-to-subdue-the-hells-swedenborg-book-talk-3--40174241</link><description><![CDATA[We continue our exploration of 18th-century mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's book, The Lord (free to download below), and the assertion that God came into the world to subdue and reorder Hell. Enjoy and please comment! <br /><br />The Lord - <a href="https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0lZ9RMg0ngkn8VGS10WS6kIuHOY_wV80hYPMz7Hue9i1CCGnlQwzz_gw8" rel="noopener">https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0lZ9RMg0ngkn8VGS10WS6kIuHOY_wV80hYPMz7Hue9i1CCGnlQwzz_gw8</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness, and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40174241</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2020 01:00:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40174241/the_lord_3.mp3" length="47328155" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We continue our exploration of 18th-century mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's book, The Lord (free to download below), and the assertion that God came into the world to subdue and reorder Hell. Enjoy and please comment! 

The Lord -...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue our exploration of 18th-century mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's book, The Lord (free to download below), and the assertion that God came into the world to subdue and reorder Hell. Enjoy and please comment! <br /><br />The Lord - <a href="https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0lZ9RMg0ngkn8VGS10WS6kIuHOY_wV80hYPMz7Hue9i1CCGnlQwzz_gw8" rel="noopener">https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0lZ9RMg0ngkn8VGS10WS6kIuHOY_wV80hYPMz7Hue9i1CCGnlQwzz_gw8</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness, and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2956</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/586210cfe031f43bb6692585c1c868e2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Day 5 of Creation's Deeper Meaning: Loving the Interconnectivity of Life Brings Abundance</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/day-5-of-creation-s-deeper-meaning-loving-the-interconnectivity-of-life-brings-abundance--40126045</link><description><![CDATA[We explore the deeper meaning of day 5 of the Hebrew and Christian creation story, and how loving Life, its diversity and interconnectivity, helps to bring abundance to our societies, lives, and spirits. Read more about this here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-5" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-5</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40126045</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2020 15:42:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40126045/day_5.mp3" length="22830529" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We explore the deeper meaning of day 5 of the Hebrew and Christian creation story, and how loving Life, its diversity and interconnectivity, helps to bring abundance to our societies, lives, and spirits. Read more about this here:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We explore the deeper meaning of day 5 of the Hebrew and Christian creation story, and how loving Life, its diversity and interconnectivity, helps to bring abundance to our societies, lives, and spirits. Read more about this here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-5" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-5</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1425</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bible,creation_story,mystic,swedenborg,wisdom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1733d1aabe7d5491e8018b2b05f8829.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Day 4 of Creation: God's Love Illuminates Us All Like the Sun</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/day-4-of-creation-god-s-love-illuminates-us-all-like-the-sun--39855158</link><description><![CDATA[God continues to seek to shine more and more in our spirits so that we may receive the love, peace, and life that we all are meant to have. The parable of the creation story uplifts and seeks to empower this, using imagery found throughout the Bible and other scriptures to describe spiritual truths while inviting us toward greater love and faith. In this we’re told that God’s love, which like the sun shines on and illuminates everyone, should take root at the heart of our spirits, allowing our ideas and faith to become a guide even in the darkest of times and allowing us to find a life of abundance, diversity, and peace. Read the corresponding written message here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-4" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-4</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39855158</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2020 01:00:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/39855158/creation_day_4.mp3" length="43001006" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>God continues to seek to shine more and more in our spirits so that we may receive the love, peace, and life that we all are meant to have. The parable of the creation story uplifts and seeks to empower this, using imagery found throughout the Bible...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[God continues to seek to shine more and more in our spirits so that we may receive the love, peace, and life that we all are meant to have. The parable of the creation story uplifts and seeks to empower this, using imagery found throughout the Bible and other scriptures to describe spiritual truths while inviting us toward greater love and faith. In this we’re told that God’s love, which like the sun shines on and illuminates everyone, should take root at the heart of our spirits, allowing our ideas and faith to become a guide even in the darkest of times and allowing us to find a life of abundance, diversity, and peace. Read the corresponding written message here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-4" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-4</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1344</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bible,creation_story,deeper_meaning,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2c4c19e7ef23ba09bd9b5e8247a45705.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Curtis Childs, Host of OffTheLeftEye</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-curtis-childs-host-of-offthelefteye--39800708</link><description><![CDATA[Curtis Childs is the director of OffTheLeftEye at the Swedenborg Foundation. While obtaining his degree in communication studies from Oakland University, Curtis experienced an internal battle with depression that led him to question God and his lifelong interest in Swedenborgian theology. After a period of intense suffering, he recovered from his depression with the help of modern medicine, therapy, and a return to the spiritually uplifting messages he found in Swedenborg’s writings. Now, Curtis is applying his education and desire to help others find peace through Swedenborg’s insights by producing and hosting OffTheLeftEye's weekly webcast.<br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39800708</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2020 00:00:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/39800708/curtis_sco_1_2.mp3" length="57215876" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Curtis Childs is the director of OffTheLeftEye at the Swedenborg Foundation. While obtaining his degree in communication studies from Oakland University, Curtis experienced an internal battle with depression that led him to question God and his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Curtis Childs is the director of OffTheLeftEye at the Swedenborg Foundation. While obtaining his degree in communication studies from Oakland University, Curtis experienced an internal battle with depression that led him to question God and his lifelong interest in Swedenborgian theology. After a period of intense suffering, he recovered from his depression with the help of modern medicine, therapy, and a return to the spiritually uplifting messages he found in Swedenborg’s writings. Now, Curtis is applying his education and desire to help others find peace through Swedenborg’s insights by producing and hosting OffTheLeftEye's weekly webcast.<br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3574</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian_theology,communications,depression,healing,interview,mental_health,mysticism,offthelefteye,self-care,spiritual,swedenborg,swedenborgian,therapy,youtube</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5b83580231f123917f033b2167994e02.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Day 3 of Creation's Inner Meaning: God Grounds Us to Allow our Divinity to Grow</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/day-3-of-creation-s-inner-meaning-god-grounds-us-to-allow-our-divinity-to-grow--36222869</link><description><![CDATA[Today we are being called by the depth of Divine Love to uplift each other with justice and compassion. Often, this starts with ourselves - being patient with our progress while focusing on living virtuously, with humility, and living up to all the higher ideas that should come into our daily lives. Day 3 of the creation story symbolizes this in a way: starting to ground the roots of Divine enlightenment and nourishment into our earthly thinking and embodiment. Read more about this here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-three" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-three</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36222869</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2020 01:47:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/36222869/day_3.mp3" length="23442981" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today we are being called by the depth of Divine Love to uplift each other with justice and compassion. Often, this starts with ourselves - being patient with our progress while focusing on living virtuously, with humility, and living up to all the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we are being called by the depth of Divine Love to uplift each other with justice and compassion. Often, this starts with ourselves - being patient with our progress while focusing on living virtuously, with humility, and living up to all the higher ideas that should come into our daily lives. Day 3 of the creation story symbolizes this in a way: starting to ground the roots of Divine enlightenment and nourishment into our earthly thinking and embodiment. Read more about this here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-three" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-three</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1467</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>creation,day_3_creation,divinity,meaning,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9c5fdfd8c7d28d4e15cd303e21b866ec.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Emanuel Swedenborg's Meditative Breathing &amp; His Insight into the Brain with Eleanor Schnarr</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/emanuel-swedenborg-s-meditative-breathing-his-insight-into-the-brain-with-eleanor-schnarr--33892846</link><description><![CDATA[We explore Emanuel Swedenborg's early insights into the brain, as well as his meditative breathing with special guest, Eleanor Schnarr. 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Our community's affirming...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We explore Emanuel Swedenborg's early insights into the brain, as well as his meditative breathing with special guest, Eleanor Schnarr. To learn more about this subject, visit Eleanor's YouTube channel Eleanor Schnarr. <br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4369</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain,neuroscience,schnarr,spirituality,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/855a004d72bfe4c3f1862b09aa87d8e0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Let's Stop Suffocating our Fathers &amp; Embrace Life as Father Sky Does</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-stop-suffocating-our-fathers-embrace-life-as-father-sky-does--32351286</link><description><![CDATA[An enlightening and peaceful Fathers’ Day to you, particularly as we as a society continue to slowly open our eyes to the burdens we’ve placed on the necks of all too many fathers and families for the last 400+ years. Although seemingly inconvenient, acknowledging both the light and the darkness associated with a celebratory day like today is called for if we hope to continue to grow into health in our various cultures, transforming our lives towards receiving the heavenliness that Divinity offers all peoples in all traditions in every moment. Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/sky" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/sky</a><br /><br />Give to support your loving, affirming, interfaith-Swedenborgian community <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=D6AH3CYY3LQWA&source=url" rel="noopener">https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=D6AH3CYY3LQWA&source=url</a><br /><br />Find FREE EBOOKS below. Please subscribe and hit the bell! <br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32351286</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 03:10:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/32351286/20_fathers_day_3.mp3" length="27205645" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>An enlightening and peaceful Fathers’ Day to you, particularly as we as a society continue to slowly open our eyes to the burdens we’ve placed on the necks of all too many fathers and families for the last 400+ years. Although seemingly inconvenient,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[An enlightening and peaceful Fathers’ Day to you, particularly as we as a society continue to slowly open our eyes to the burdens we’ve placed on the necks of all too many fathers and families for the last 400+ years. Although seemingly inconvenient, acknowledging both the light and the darkness associated with a celebratory day like today is called for if we hope to continue to grow into health in our various cultures, transforming our lives towards receiving the heavenliness that Divinity offers all peoples in all traditions in every moment. Read more here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/sky" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/sky</a><br /><br />Give to support your loving, affirming, interfaith-Swedenborgian community <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=D6AH3CYY3LQWA&source=url" rel="noopener">https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=D6AH3CYY3LQWA&source=url</a><br /><br />Find FREE EBOOKS below. Please subscribe and hit the bell! <br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1701</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>blm,fathers_day_sermon,god_father,spirit</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b5e930b9a64e4b1dbfac7ae6eb216685.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Divinity Flips the Tables of Oppression - A Message in Support of Black Lives Matter &amp; Protest</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/divinity-flips-the-tables-of-oppression-a-message-in-support-of-black-lives-matter-protest--29873001</link><description><![CDATA[The most prolific world scriptures make it clear that above all we are tasked with rejecting bigotry and the spirit of domination in our hearts and actions if we are to ever experience heaven within or without. Indeed, this is often the core message of the Bible, although we tend to twist the text into something of our own making. The current protests and civil rights activism in the wake of George Floyd’s murder by police officers can be viewed as an embodiment of the Spirit of God moving through the people, in the same vein that Jesus drove the money changers out of the temple – flipping tables and wielding a whip. 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Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Alyssa and Cory continue their discussion on the 18th-Century Mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's Book, "Faith", exploring the relationship between faith and caring. <br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3627</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>book_discussion,care,christianity,community,divinity,faith,faith_and_caring,interfaith,mystic,mysticism,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8ad8e406e1ba64b81852c928ed2e7ae8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Deeper Meaning of the Creation Story: Day 2, Waters Above &amp; Below</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-deeper-meaning-of-the-creation-story-day-2-waters-above-below--28475542</link><description><![CDATA[Learn about the deeper, inner meaning of the Creation story - specifically, the second day, and how it speaks to and uplifts our spiritual growth. To read the corresponding message visit: <a href="https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-two" rel="noopener">https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-two</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28475542</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 22:38:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/28475542/day_2.mp3" length="42128639" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Learn about the deeper, inner meaning of the Creation story - specifically, the second day, and how it speaks to and uplifts our spiritual growth. To read the corresponding message visit: https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-two

Our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Learn about the deeper, inner meaning of the Creation story - specifically, the second day, and how it speaks to and uplifts our spiritual growth. To read the corresponding message visit: <a href="https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-two" rel="noopener">https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-two</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1755</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,creation_story,day_2,day_two,genesis,genesis_1,interfaith,scripture,swedenborg,swedenborgian,symbolic,symbolic_scripture,symbolism,waters_above,waters_below</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bf7e9aebaee70d561915f9c30a68ca55.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Deeper Meaning of Day One of Creation: Let There Be Light</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-deeper-meaning-of-day-one-of-creation-let-there-be-light--27584827</link><description><![CDATA[Learn about the deeper, inner meaning of the Creation story - specifically, the first day, and how it speaks to and uplifts our spiritual growth. To read more about this: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-one" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-one</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27584827</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/27584827/200517_day_1.mp3" length="28506838" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Learn about the deeper, inner meaning of the Creation story - specifically, the first day, and how it speaks to and uplifts our spiritual growth. To read more about this: https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-one

Our community's affirming...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Learn about the deeper, inner meaning of the Creation story - specifically, the first day, and how it speaks to and uplifts our spiritual growth. 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Today (and every day), let's celebrate our mothers and motherly figures and rejoice in the Divine Mother of us all. <br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27060184</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2020 02:21:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/27060184/a_mother_s_love_is_divine.mp3" length="19711946" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our mothers are often one of the greatest examples of Divinity that we experience in our lives, sharing care, wisdom, and so much more with the world. 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And we find out what the Bible might mean when it says that Jesus came to fulfill the scriptures, it might surprise us! <br /><br />Download "The Lord" - <a href="https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0lZ9RMg0ngkn8VGS10WS6kIuHOY_wV80hYPMz7Hue9i1CCGnlQwzz_gw8" rel="noopener">https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0lZ9RMg0ngkn8VGS10WS6kIuHOY_wV80hYPMz7Hue9i1CCGnlQwzz_gw8</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26872413</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/26872413/the_lord_2.mp3" length="49604977" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In part 2 of our series on 18th-Century Mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg's book "The Lord," we explore what he thought it means that God(dess) came as Christ to renew each of us no matter our tradition. And we find out what the Bible might mean when it says...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part 2 of our series on 18th-Century Mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg's book "The Lord," we explore what he thought it means that God(dess) came as Christ to renew each of us no matter our tradition. And we find out what the Bible might mean when it says that Jesus came to fulfill the scriptures, it might surprise us! <br /><br />Download "The Lord" - <a href="https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0lZ9RMg0ngkn8VGS10WS6kIuHOY_wV80hYPMz7Hue9i1CCGnlQwzz_gw8" rel="noopener">https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0lZ9RMg0ngkn8VGS10WS6kIuHOY_wV80hYPMz7Hue9i1CCGnlQwzz_gw8</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3098</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>interfaith,jesus,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d0b9f1fcfa356a4c306a82450062e77.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Remember the Lord to Release Fear &amp; Egotism</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/remember-the-lord-to-release-fear-egotism--26583862</link><description><![CDATA[As many religions suggest, including Christianity and Sikhism, we are called to remember our truest selves by remembering the Lord. <br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26583862</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/26583862/200503_remember_the_lord.mp3" length="28842528" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As many religions suggest, including Christianity and Sikhism, we are called to remember our truest selves by remembering the Lord. 

Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As many religions suggest, including Christianity and Sikhism, we are called to remember our truest selves by remembering the Lord. <br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1800</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chirstianity,god_awareness,interfaith,meditation,mindfulness,release_fear,remember_the_lord,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f7ee9affa827cd4c0598b457e8167bab.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>"The Lord" as Explained by 18th-Century Mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg - Part 1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lord-as-explained-by-18th-century-mystic-emanuel-swedenborg-part-1--25962145</link><description><![CDATA[In this book series, we explore Emanuel Swedenborg's book, "The Lord," and his vision of a God that transcends one religion but was also born into the world as Jesus Christ. Join in as we read - <a href="https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf" rel="noopener">https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25962145</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/25962145/the_lord_part_1.mp3" length="48846274" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this book series, we explore Emanuel Swedenborg's book, "The Lord," and his vision of a God that transcends one religion but was also born into the world as Jesus Christ. Join in as we read -...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this book series, we explore Emanuel Swedenborg's book, "The Lord," and his vision of a God that transcends one religion but was also born into the world as Jesus Christ. Join in as we read - <a href="https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf" rel="noopener">https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3051</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4447c520d59adcceb29ce8df5686c033.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Illuminate Life with Divine Reflection and Meditation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/illuminate-life-with-divine-reflection-and-meditation--25760640</link><description><![CDATA[Many traditions uplift the transformative power of God-awareness and reflection, in all its many forms. Funny enough, most of us think it's next to impossible to meditate on Divinity constantly - and yet, we also find the trauma and pain of grief, egotism, and anxiety to be nay-on unbearable. To read the corresponding message head to <a href="https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/illuminate" rel="noopener">https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/illuminate</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25760640</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/25760640/illuminate_your_life_with_divine_reflection.mp3" length="59118346" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Many traditions uplift the transformative power of God-awareness and reflection, in all its many forms. Funny enough, most of us think it's next to impossible to meditate on Divinity constantly - and yet, we also find the trauma and pain of grief,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many traditions uplift the transformative power of God-awareness and reflection, in all its many forms. Funny enough, most of us think it's next to impossible to meditate on Divinity constantly - and yet, we also find the trauma and pain of grief, egotism, and anxiety to be nay-on unbearable. To read the corresponding message head to <a href="https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/illuminate" rel="noopener">https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/illuminate</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3691</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chanting,christianity,contemplation,contemplation_of_god,emanuel,god-awareness,god_with_us,guru,interfaith,mantra,meditation,reflecting_on_god,religion,sikh,sikhism,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b9c540950bad338e1bba7f7d1b2fb8cf.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Yoga of the Resurrected Christ Empowers Health &amp; Diversity</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-yoga-of-the-resurrected-christ-empowers-health-diversity--25315894</link><description><![CDATA["Yoga" means union and is a way of life encouraged by many traditions. As the incarnate God(dess) who transcends any one religion, the Resurrected Christ in Mark 16 emphasizes this union by pointing to how we should move beyond differences in how we find God, as well as beyond our old habits, instead finding healing and community renewal in diversity from God-consciousness. To read more specifically about the "Yoga" of Christ, head here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/resurrection-yoga" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/resurrection-yoga</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25315894</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/25315894/easter_sunday_service_2020.mp3" length="60503155" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Yoga" means union and is a way of life encouraged by many traditions. 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To read more specifically about the "Yoga" of Christ, head here: <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/resurrection-yoga" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/resurrection-yoga</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3778</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>diversity,easter,easter_service,healing,inclusion,interfaith,jesus_christ,resurrected_christ,swedenborg,swedenborgian,yoga</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73b7748869847962b6c4edbff09c8fb7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What is the Word? Covid-19, Tiger King, Celebrities, China, Faith &amp; Swedenborg</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-word-covid-19-tiger-king-celebrities-china-faith-swedenborg--25026958</link><description><![CDATA[Alyssa and Cory discuss current events, including the impact of Covid-19, celebrities, China, and popular Netflix show, Tiger King. They also dive into the 18th-century pluralistic-Christian mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's book Faith. Follow the link to read Faith for free: <a href="https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_LifeFaith_portable.pdf" rel="noopener">https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_LifeFaith_portable.pdf</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25026958</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:00:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/25026958/wtw_ep_5.mp3" length="60304177" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Alyssa and Cory discuss current events, including the impact of Covid-19, celebrities, China, and popular Netflix show, Tiger King. They also dive into the 18th-century pluralistic-Christian mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's book Faith. Follow the link to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Alyssa and Cory discuss current events, including the impact of Covid-19, celebrities, China, and popular Netflix show, Tiger King. They also dive into the 18th-century pluralistic-Christian mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's book Faith. Follow the link to read Faith for free: <a href="https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_LifeFaith_portable.pdf" rel="noopener">https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_LifeFaith_portable.pdf</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3766</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>china,christianity,coronavirus,covid-19,faith,free_book,interfaith,netflix,news,social_distancing,swedenborg,swedenborgian,tiger_king,what_is_the_word</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/315f8028bf6eb9154a78ae69f5dad5fb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Center on the Prince(ss) of Peace Amidst Earthly Horror, the Coronavirus, &amp; Strife</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/center-on-the-prince-ss-of-peace-amidst-earthly-horror-the-coronavirus-strife--24841113</link><description><![CDATA[Many faith traditions speak of the empowerment that centering on the Prince(ss) of Peace can bring, even in the midst of the Coronavirus/Covid-19 and great strife. Read the corresponding written message at <a href="https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/peace" rel="noopener">https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/peace</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24841113</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/24841113/princess_of_peace.mp3" length="54757878" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Many faith traditions speak of the empowerment that centering on the Prince(ss) of Peace can bring, even in the midst of the Coronavirus/Covid-19 and great strife. Read the corresponding written message at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many faith traditions speak of the empowerment that centering on the Prince(ss) of Peace can bring, even in the midst of the Coronavirus/Covid-19 and great strife. Read the corresponding written message at <a href="https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/peace" rel="noopener">https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/peace</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3416</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>afterlife,christian,coronavirus,death,emanuel,eternal,eternity,forever,heaven,life,live,reincarnation,resurrection,salvation,swedenborg,what_happens_when_we_die</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e0cda3daafff8e6252025ff6887d9eb0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Swedenborgian Community Member, James Kirkcaldy - Filmed in 2019</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-swedenborgian-community-member-james-kirkcaldy-filmed-in-2019--24386004</link><description><![CDATA[We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an open, mystical Christianity explored by Emanuel Swedenborg, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24386004</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/24386004/interview_with_james_kirkcaldy.mp3" length="65750728" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an open, mystical Christianity explored by Emanuel Swedenborg, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an open, mystical Christianity explored by Emanuel Swedenborg, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4104</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,community,interfaith,interview,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2357bf3387359ca07a38b190582e7a7a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sprout into Awareness of Eternity &amp; Your Everlasting, Growth-filled Life</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sprout-into-awareness-of-eternity-your-everlasting-growth-filled-life--24155303</link><description><![CDATA[In this video, we reflect on the Bible’s and other world scriptures' emphasis on eternal life and the afterlife, as well as what that can mean for us today! Indeed, many traditions emphasize an eternity with God and the idea of resurrection, offering words of comfort and justice in the face of loss and death. Filmed March 8, 2020. Read the corresponding message at <a href="https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/eternity" rel="noopener">https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/eternity</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24155303</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:00:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/24155303/sprout_into_awareness_of_eternity_your_everlasting_growth_filled_life.mp3" length="28602966" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this video, we reflect on the Bible’s and other world scriptures' emphasis on eternal life and the afterlife, as well as what that can mean for us today! Indeed, many traditions emphasize an eternity with God and the idea of resurrection, offering...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this video, we reflect on the Bible’s and other world scriptures' emphasis on eternal life and the afterlife, as well as what that can mean for us today! Indeed, many traditions emphasize an eternity with God and the idea of resurrection, offering words of comfort and justice in the face of loss and death. Filmed March 8, 2020. Read the corresponding message at <a href="https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/eternity" rel="noopener">https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/eternity</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1783</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5a030a3ff4b85e4fbce3c70d27616abe.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Let’s Clear Our Eyes to See Divinity</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-clear-our-eyes-to-see-divinity--23883496</link><description><![CDATA[Let’s reflect on many of the world's scriptures' idea that we should take the “plank” out of our own eye before we focus our attention on the “dust” in another’s. Although already a hefty suggestion, this invitation may be more than it seems: inviting us toward non-judgmental engagement with life and a moment-to-moment recentering on devotion and peace. Read the corresponding message at <a href="https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/clear-eyes" rel="noopener">https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/clear-eyes</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23883496</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23883496/clear_our_eyes_to_see.mp3" length="29200406" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Let’s reflect on many of the world's scriptures' idea that we should take the “plank” out of our own eye before we focus our attention on the “dust” in another’s. Although already a hefty suggestion, this invitation may be more than it seems: inviting...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Let’s reflect on many of the world's scriptures' idea that we should take the “plank” out of our own eye before we focus our attention on the “dust” in another’s. Although already a hefty suggestion, this invitation may be more than it seems: inviting us toward non-judgmental engagement with life and a moment-to-moment recentering on devotion and peace. Read the corresponding message at <a href="https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/clear-eyes" rel="noopener">https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/clear-eyes</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1821</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>biblical_parables,community,divine_grace,dust,grace,jesus_christ,parables,plank,self-care,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8ac7ab6522d527745ca998f732a616f5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Becoming Human - How Empathy Empowers Healing &amp; Community</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/becoming-human-how-empathy-empowers-healing-community--23366896</link><description><![CDATA[God sees and cares about us as a Divine Friend. Indeed, our ability to empathize and be friendly with others is sourced from the Holy One within. This week we reflect on this and how God invites us to greater empathy, patience, and kindness for others, as well as ourselves! Read the corresponding message at <a href="https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/empathy" rel="noopener">https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/empathy</a>. <br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23366896</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2020 02:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23366896/becoming_human_how_empathy_empowers_healing_community.mp3" length="38876547" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>God sees and cares about us as a Divine Friend. 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Read the corresponding message at <a href="https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/empathy" rel="noopener">https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/empathy</a>. <br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2428</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,community,divine_compassion,empathy,healing,humane,humanity,psychology,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/50ff2cab74ec64af6c05677c92684c4c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Helen Keller Spiritual Life Center - A Swedenborgian Center for Justice &amp; Peace</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-helen-keller-spiritual-life-center-a-swedenborgian-center-for-justice-peace--23008912</link><description><![CDATA[Rev. Sage Cole shares her plans for the Helen Keller Spiritual Life Center, which now has met its early funding goals! Support and learn more here: <a href="https://swedenborgchapel.org/hk/" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgchapel.org/hk/</a><br /><br />The Helen Keller Spiritual Life Center will be a place for gatherings, programs and education about Helen Keller, Disability Spirituality, Swedenborgian Theology and the causes of justice and peace that Helen supported.  This vibrant Center will be a place where growth is fostered, action inspired and beauty experienced.  Together we will bring about positive changes in individuals and communities, creating a world that is a bit more as Helen believed it could be.<br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23008912</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2020 02:00:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23008912/sage_cole_s_presentation_on_the_helen_keller_spiritual_life_centre.mp3" length="29496689" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Rev. Sage Cole shares her plans for the Helen Keller Spiritual Life Center, which now has met its early funding goals! Support and learn more here: https://swedenborgchapel.org/hk/

The Helen Keller Spiritual Life Center will be a place for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rev. Sage Cole shares her plans for the Helen Keller Spiritual Life Center, which now has met its early funding goals! Support and learn more here: <a href="https://swedenborgchapel.org/hk/" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgchapel.org/hk/</a><br /><br />The Helen Keller Spiritual Life Center will be a place for gatherings, programs and education about Helen Keller, Disability Spirituality, Swedenborgian Theology and the causes of justice and peace that Helen supported.  This vibrant Center will be a place where growth is fostered, action inspired and beauty experienced.  Together we will bring about positive changes in individuals and communities, creating a world that is a bit more as Helen believed it could be.<br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1843</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>helen_keller,helen_keller_spiritual_life,helen_keller_swedenborg,sage_cole</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fb2a74cbfaa020be38a71f210e8d512b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Renounce Zombie Capitalism for Divinity's Love of True Capital</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/renounce-zombie-capitalism-for-divinity-s-love-of-true-capital--22851504</link><description><![CDATA[The Bible, like many of the world’s scriptures, is very critical of unjust economics and many of the hard sentiments at play in our Western systems. God(dess) often demands that we uplift the downtrodden and broken, relinquishing our worldly riches and hoardes of gold for the betterment of humanity as part of how we interact in commerce and community. Unfortunately, today we often give lip-service to God the Christ (“the One who Saves”) while actively embodying the opposite of his radical economics. The Divine Savior at the heart of all of our traditions puts value on the greatest capital of all: our labor, leisure & intellectual capital, and even more so on the point of economics itself, saving and uplifting lives. Read the corresponding written message here: <a href="https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/capitalism" rel="noopener">https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/capitalism</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22851504</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2020 01:00:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22851504/renounce_zombie_capitalism_for_divinity_s_love_of_true_capital.mp3" length="32625193" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Bible, like many of the world’s scriptures, is very critical of unjust economics and many of the hard sentiments at play in our Western systems. God(dess) often demands that we uplift the downtrodden and broken, relinquishing our worldly riches...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Bible, like many of the world’s scriptures, is very critical of unjust economics and many of the hard sentiments at play in our Western systems. God(dess) often demands that we uplift the downtrodden and broken, relinquishing our worldly riches and hoardes of gold for the betterment of humanity as part of how we interact in commerce and community. Unfortunately, today we often give lip-service to God the Christ (“the One who Saves”) while actively embodying the opposite of his radical economics. The Divine Savior at the heart of all of our traditions puts value on the greatest capital of all: our labor, leisure & intellectual capital, and even more so on the point of economics itself, saving and uplifting lives. Read the corresponding written message here: <a href="https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/capitalism" rel="noopener">https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/capitalism</a><br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2036</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>capatialism,christianity,divinity's_love,economics,interfaith,religion,swedenborgian,true_capital</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/063a2b32a825f979d7ef48e2e157a97d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In the Refining Fire of the Master Blacksmith: How God(dess) Makes and Builds Up Our Spirits</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-refining-fire-of-the-master-blacksmith-how-god-dess-makes-and-builds-up-our-spirits--22595618</link><description><![CDATA[This week we’ll reflect on what it means to be within the Lord’s "refiner’s fire,” as we continue to seek to heed Divinity's constant invitation toward greater humility, peace and heavenly wholeness - no matter our tradition. <br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22595618</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2020 01:00:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22595618/in_the_refining_fire_of_the_master_blacksmith.mp3" length="27853013" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week we’ll reflect on what it means to be within the Lord’s "refiner’s fire,” as we continue to seek to heed Divinity's constant invitation toward greater humility, peace and heavenly wholeness - no matter our tradition. 

Our community's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we’ll reflect on what it means to be within the Lord’s "refiner’s fire,” as we continue to seek to heed Divinity's constant invitation toward greater humility, peace and heavenly wholeness - no matter our tradition. <br /><br />Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1739</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>blacksmith,christianity,fire,flames,god's_humility,refiner's_fire,swedenborg,swords_of_flame</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b41f3b474b9be1634abec2821e986ed1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>God's Humility Allows for Life &amp; Our Salvation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-humility-allows-for-life-our-salvation--22348066</link><description><![CDATA[In this video, we reflect on how scriptures describe God’s humility and how that empowering quality allows him/her to meet us where we’re at and uplift us toward heavenly peace and goodness. The open Christianity at the root of our Swedenborgianism tells us that not only are both man and woman made in God’s image and likeness, but all good and grand things in the universe are empowered by him/her. Despite such majesty, the Lord awaits and empowers our goodness with patience and kindness: he sets our path straight where we allow him to with Divine Humility. A humility that we’re asked to reflect back for our own spiritual well-being. Read the corresponding written message with music videos here: <a href="https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/humility" rel="noopener">https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/humility</a><br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by the open, mystical Christianity explored by Emanuel Swedenborg, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22348066</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2020 02:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22348066/god_s_humility_allows_for_our_salvation.mp3" length="40554251" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this video, we reflect on how scriptures describe God’s humility and how that empowering quality allows him/her to meet us where we’re at and uplift us toward heavenly peace and goodness. The open Christianity at the root of our Swedenborgianism...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this video, we reflect on how scriptures describe God’s humility and how that empowering quality allows him/her to meet us where we’re at and uplift us toward heavenly peace and goodness. The open Christianity at the root of our Swedenborgianism tells us that not only are both man and woman made in God’s image and likeness, but all good and grand things in the universe are empowered by him/her. Despite such majesty, the Lord awaits and empowers our goodness with patience and kindness: he sets our path straight where we allow him to with Divine Humility. A humility that we’re asked to reflect back for our own spiritual well-being. Read the corresponding written message with music videos here: <a href="https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/humility" rel="noopener">https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/humility</a><br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by the open, mystical Christianity explored by Emanuel Swedenborg, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2532</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,freedom,god's_grace,god's_love,humility,interfaith,providence,salvation,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2d99b2370a85aa0c241958db9a653fb1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Rev. Ken Turley, Former President of the Swedenborgian Church - On His Music &amp; Journey</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-rev-ken-turley-former-president-of-the-swedenborgian-church-on-his-music-journey--22001196</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22001196</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:55:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22001196/interview_with_ken_turley.mp3" length="52058994" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:duration>3260</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ken_turley,music_making,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5669f9925df260da08512869b1b34a98.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Uncover Your Light &amp; Let it Shine - Spiritual Reflection &amp; Music</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncover-your-light-let-it-shine-spiritual-reflection-music--21621051</link><description><![CDATA[Many traditions, as well as the words of Christ, tell us that we should allow our lights to shine while shedding the hurtful constructs that can dampen it. What does this mean spiritually? It can be especially confusing when held in the light of our call to humility. However, as we'll see, combining this idea with Christ's and others' invitation to become like spiritual children can bring powerful insight into how these truths might empower our lives toward greater peace, play, and goodness. Read the corresponding written message with music videos here: SwedenborgianCommunity.org/blog/your-light <br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an open, mystical Christianity explored by Emanuel Swedenborg, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and your favorite podcasting platforms, as well as on our site SwedenborgianCommunity.org.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21621051</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2020 00:55:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21621051/uncover_your_light_let_it_shine.mp3" length="40107690" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Many traditions, as well as the words of Christ, tell us that we should allow our lights to shine while shedding the hurtful constructs that can dampen it. What does this mean spiritually? It can be especially confusing when held in the light of our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many traditions, as well as the words of Christ, tell us that we should allow our lights to shine while shedding the hurtful constructs that can dampen it. What does this mean spiritually? It can be especially confusing when held in the light of our call to humility. However, as we'll see, combining this idea with Christ's and others' invitation to become like spiritual children can bring powerful insight into how these truths might empower our lives toward greater peace, play, and goodness. Read the corresponding written message with music videos here: SwedenborgianCommunity.org/blog/your-light <br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an open, mystical Christianity explored by Emanuel Swedenborg, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and your favorite podcasting platforms, as well as on our site SwedenborgianCommunity.org.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2506</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,interfaith,interreligious,jesus_light,sermon,swedenborg,swedenborgian,tao,tao_te_ching</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/69d62855f08d33394c7a75fa77f5a83e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Final Helen Keller Book Discussion on Her Spirituality &amp; Inspiration in Life</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-helen-keller-book-discussion-on-her-spirituality-inspiration-in-life--21525054</link><description><![CDATA[In this broadcast we finish our discussion of Helen Keller's book on her open spirituality, My Religion. <br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an open, mystical Christianity explored by Emanuel Swedenborg, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21525054</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2020 01:00:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21525054/final_helen_keller_book_discussion.mp3" length="47754483" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this broadcast we finish our discussion of Helen Keller's book on her open spirituality, My Religion. 

We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an open, mystical Christianity explored...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this broadcast we finish our discussion of Helen Keller's book on her open spirituality, My Religion. <br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an open, mystical Christianity explored by Emanuel Swedenborg, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2985</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>helen_keller,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7d20f87c3b0791b874427f0afb3c7e57.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Is the Universal "Christ" the True Skywalker? How Love Rises and Seeks to be United to All</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-the-universal-christ-the-true-skywalker-how-love-rises-and-seeks-to-be-united-to-all--20985866</link><description><![CDATA[Star Wars and the journey of the Skywalker's describe how the Cosmic "Christ" (meaning "Savior") works in our universe and in our lives, striving to establish justice, connection and love, no matter our religion. In this broadcast, we explore how the deep metaphors in the Star Wars story relate to the deeply spiritual story of God's advent, and how he/she strives to connect through all traditions and with all peoples due to God's Divine Love for us, working to uplift everyone toward greater well-being.<br /><br />Our community's pluralistic Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20985866</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2019 01:00:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20985866/is_the_universal_christ_the_true_skywalker.mp3" length="29859403" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Star Wars and the journey of the Skywalker's describe how the Cosmic "Christ" (meaning "Savior") works in our universe and in our lives, striving to establish justice, connection and love, no matter our religion. In this broadcast, we explore how the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Star Wars and the journey of the Skywalker's describe how the Cosmic "Christ" (meaning "Savior") works in our universe and in our lives, striving to establish justice, connection and love, no matter our religion. In this broadcast, we explore how the deep metaphors in the Star Wars story relate to the deeply spiritual story of God's advent, and how he/she strives to connect through all traditions and with all peoples due to God's Divine Love for us, working to uplift everyone toward greater well-being.<br /><br />Our community's pluralistic Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1865</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advent,christ_skywalker,jesus_skywalker,skywalker,star_wars</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/43ab0682d4dabb5bc53dbe0191edd9ec.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Michael Sabani - Experienced Tech Worker &amp; Online Community Member</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-michael-sabani-experienced-tech-worker-online-community-member--20897335</link><description><![CDATA[We're excited to talk with Michael Sabani about his journey with tech startups, Swedenborgianism, and life! <br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an open, mystical Christianity explored by Emanuel Swedenborg, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20897335</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2019 01:00:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20897335/interview_with_michael_sabani.mp3" length="55707880" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're excited to talk with Michael Sabani about his journey with tech startups, Swedenborgianism, and life! 

We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an open, mystical Christianity...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're excited to talk with Michael Sabani about his journey with tech startups, Swedenborgianism, and life! <br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an open, mystical Christianity explored by Emanuel Swedenborg, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3482</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>god,interview,pluralistic,spiritual,startup</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/07951fee9a4e73de279abc33408963e5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Advent Sunday 3: Agers Anonymous - Church as a Healthy Growth Support Group</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/advent-sunday-3-agers-anonymous-church-as-a-healthy-growth-support-group--20778275</link><description><![CDATA[The church wants to be here for its members from cradle to grave. What other organization can say the same? This is not just a matter of survival. I recall a remark by a member of an exceptionally well-endowed church: "This church could keep going even if it didn't have any members." That would be survival of everything but the church. I'm starting to think of the ideal church  as a kind of support group. Support groups form spontaneously, serving people who are facing or have faced some particular trying experience-bereavement, divorce, or cancer, for example. The only requirements for membership are shared experience and a recognition of the need of help in dealing with it well.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20778275</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2019 01:00:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20778275/advent_sunday_3_agers_anonymous_church_as_a_healthy_growth_support_group.mp3" length="52437577" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The church wants to be here for its members from cradle to grave. What other organization can say the same? This is not just a matter of survival. I recall a remark by a member of an exceptionally well-endowed church: "This church could keep going...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The church wants to be here for its members from cradle to grave. What other organization can say the same? This is not just a matter of survival. I recall a remark by a member of an exceptionally well-endowed church: "This church could keep going even if it didn't have any members." That would be survival of everything but the church. I'm starting to think of the ideal church  as a kind of support group. Support groups form spontaneously, serving people who are facing or have faced some particular trying experience-bereavement, divorce, or cancer, for example. The only requirements for membership are shared experience and a recognition of the need of help in dealing with it well.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3278</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>aa,church,support_group,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e832f4ecfd5ca99251e9903dd1450004.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Advent Sunday 2: Pursue True Joy &amp; Happiness, Find Divinity &amp; Social Justice</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/advent-sunday-2-pursue-true-joy-happiness-find-divinity-social-justice--20587617</link><description><![CDATA[We explore what it means to pursue true happiness and how that leads us to find Divinity empowering us toward social justice within and around us. Read the corresponding message here: SwedenborgianCommunity.org/blog/true-joy<br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an open, mystical Christianity explored by Emanuel Swedenborg, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20587617</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2019 01:00:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20587617/advent_sunday_2.mp3" length="64773378" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We explore what it means to pursue true happiness and how that leads us to find Divinity empowering us toward social justice within and around us. Read the corresponding message here: SwedenborgianCommunity.org/blog/true-joy

We are your loving,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We explore what it means to pursue true happiness and how that leads us to find Divinity empowering us toward social justice within and around us. Read the corresponding message here: SwedenborgianCommunity.org/blog/true-joy<br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an open, mystical Christianity explored by Emanuel Swedenborg, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2699</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advent,christmas,christmas_message,god,joy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc958688ea01e1d9ed03619652c063e6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What is the Word Episode 4 - Revelation Unveiled by Emanuel Swedenborg Continued</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-word-episode-4-revelation-unveiled-by-emanuel-swedenborg-continued--20515531</link><description><![CDATA[Alyssa and Cory continue to explore the deeper meaning of scripture by tackling one of the most mysterious books of the Bible, Revelation, with the help of the 18th-century pluralistic-Christian mystic Emanuel Swedenborg.<br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20515531</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2019 00:55:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20515531/what_is_the_word_episode_4_revelation_unveiled_by_emanuel_swedenborg.mp3" length="45649368" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Alyssa and Cory continue to explore the deeper meaning of scripture by tackling one of the most mysterious books of the Bible, Revelation, with the help of the 18th-century pluralistic-Christian mystic Emanuel Swedenborg.

We are your loving,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Alyssa and Cory continue to explore the deeper meaning of scripture by tackling one of the most mysterious books of the Bible, Revelation, with the help of the 18th-century pluralistic-Christian mystic Emanuel Swedenborg.<br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2857</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bible,pluralistic,revelation,scripture,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dd740a493ca70dddcc2b27645e4f6299.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Be Empowered by Divine Hope - Reflection &amp; Music</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-empowered-by-divine-hope-reflection-music--20415404</link><description><![CDATA[For the first Advent Sunday of 2019, we explore what it might mean to be empowered by Divine Hope, as we listen to beautiful music by Justine Lucas, and Laurie and Ken Turley. <br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20415404</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2019 01:00:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20415404/be_empowered_by_divine_hope_reflection_music.mp3" length="52155455" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For the first Advent Sunday of 2019, we explore what it might mean to be empowered by Divine Hope, as we listen to beautiful music by Justine Lucas, and Laurie and Ken Turley. 

We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For the first Advent Sunday of 2019, we explore what it might mean to be empowered by Divine Hope, as we listen to beautiful music by Justine Lucas, and Laurie and Ken Turley. <br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3260</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,divinity,interfaith,music,spiritual</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a445a009adf6f8bc6b6cc113c12eb863.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Helen Keller Book Discussion Part 3 on "My Religion" and Her Open Spirituality - Free Ebook</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/helen-keller-book-discussion-part-3-on-my-religion-and-her-open-spirituality-free-ebook--20348606</link><description><![CDATA[We continue to explore Helen Keller's book on her spirituality called "My Religion" (free to download at the top of SwedenborgianCommunity.Org/worship). In this episode, we explore chapters 4, 5, and 6. <br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20348606</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2019 00:37:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20348606/helen_keller_book_discussion_3.mp3" length="50754201" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We continue to explore Helen Keller's book on her spirituality called "My Religion" (free to download at the top of SwedenborgianCommunity.Org/worship). In this episode, we explore chapters 4, 5, and 6. 

We are your loving, affirming interfaith...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue to explore Helen Keller's book on her spirituality called "My Religion" (free to download at the top of SwedenborgianCommunity.Org/worship). In this episode, we explore chapters 4, 5, and 6. <br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3178</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>book_club,book_podcast,emanuel_swedenborg,helen_keller,helen_keller_book,helen_keller_quote,spiritual,spirituality,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba08acf3db875f075011fed120a2a008.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Living Water for Us: the Woman at the Well</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-water-for-us-the-woman-at-the-well--20087094</link><description><![CDATA[None of us are perfect, there’s always room to grow - indeed, we’re told that all have fallen short of the glory of God in all things. Despite this we tend to harshly judge ourselves and others, carrying the voice of our childhood critics, harsh rule-setters, and bullies as our own and often not giving it a second thought. The woman at the well is often criticized as living a blatantly sinful (meaning "missed-the-mark") life - but are we any different? Who’s to say our anger, lust, judgment, anxiety and on (and on) aren’t similar states - distancing us from peace and love? Even so, the Lord tells us that we are at a well with the very source of living water offering us a drink of transformation! That we no longer have to thirst at shallow states of life, but that all of us, even us outcasts, are embraced by the living wellspring of eternal life and truth - and asked to cast aside the staleness of ego-driven ideas and desires.<br /><br />Justine Lucas' music: <a href="https://justinelucas.bandcamp.com/" rel="noopener">https://justinelucas.bandcamp.com/</a><br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20087094</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2019 01:00:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20087094/living_water_for_us_the_woman_at_the_well.mp3" length="34944313" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>None of us are perfect, there’s always room to grow - indeed, we’re told that all have fallen short of the glory of God in all things. Despite this we tend to harshly judge ourselves and others, carrying the voice of our childhood critics, harsh...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[None of us are perfect, there’s always room to grow - indeed, we’re told that all have fallen short of the glory of God in all things. Despite this we tend to harshly judge ourselves and others, carrying the voice of our childhood critics, harsh rule-setters, and bullies as our own and often not giving it a second thought. The woman at the well is often criticized as living a blatantly sinful (meaning "missed-the-mark") life - but are we any different? Who’s to say our anger, lust, judgment, anxiety and on (and on) aren’t similar states - distancing us from peace and love? Even so, the Lord tells us that we are at a well with the very source of living water offering us a drink of transformation! That we no longer have to thirst at shallow states of life, but that all of us, even us outcasts, are embraced by the living wellspring of eternal life and truth - and asked to cast aside the staleness of ego-driven ideas and desires.<br /><br />Justine Lucas' music: <a href="https://justinelucas.bandcamp.com/" rel="noopener">https://justinelucas.bandcamp.com/</a><br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2185</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>jesus_woman_well,samaritan,samaritan_woman,spirit_truth_god,spiritual</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/31ff19ee64d3061150e8106c9e675ba7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Rev. Carla Friedrich of the New Church of the Southwest Desert</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-rev-carla-friedrich-of-the-new-church-of-the-southwest-desert--20038119</link><description><![CDATA[We're interviewing entrepeneur and Swedenborgian minister, Rev. Carla Friedrich on her church, coffee shop efforts, and her spiritual journey to the ministry. <br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20038119</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2019 01:02:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20038119/interview_with_rev_carla_friedrich.mp3" length="68526914" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're interviewing entrepeneur and Swedenborgian minister, Rev. Carla Friedrich on her church, coffee shop efforts, and her spiritual journey to the ministry. 

We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're interviewing entrepeneur and Swedenborgian minister, Rev. Carla Friedrich on her church, coffee shop efforts, and her spiritual journey to the ministry. <br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4283</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>carla_friedrich,female_pastor,new_church,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a9977e7adb91034a5d7a9f436361faf2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>External Riches are Worthless Without Internal Ones: How Extravagance &amp; the Trappings of Religion Can Mean Nothing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/external-riches-are-worthless-without-internal-ones-how-extravagance-the-trappings-of-religion-can-mean-nothing--19840763</link><description><![CDATA[Sometimes I get caught up in some of the trappings of the rat-race, I confess. I think we all do. It’s easy to care about riches and our beauty and togetherness for shallow reasons; for our image with our friends and strangers, on social media, at work, for our dating life, and on. We often want these things to feed our ego and to feel a somewhat hollow comfort. We can want the dressings of extravagance and wealth for its prestige and perceived safety in spite of its impact on others, and in today’s world we can easily feel encouraged in that. And yet, what we know about ourselves from studies and what God(dess) tells us encourages quite the opposite: true health, richness, within and without for ourselves and for others. <br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19840763</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2019 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19840763/external_riches_are_worthless_without_internal_ones.mp3" length="31416931" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sometimes I get caught up in some of the trappings of the rat-race, I confess. I think we all do. It’s easy to care about riches and our beauty and togetherness for shallow reasons; for our image with our friends and strangers, on social media, at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sometimes I get caught up in some of the trappings of the rat-race, I confess. I think we all do. It’s easy to care about riches and our beauty and togetherness for shallow reasons; for our image with our friends and strangers, on social media, at work, for our dating life, and on. We often want these things to feed our ego and to feel a somewhat hollow comfort. We can want the dressings of extravagance and wealth for its prestige and perceived safety in spite of its impact on others, and in today’s world we can easily feel encouraged in that. And yet, what we know about ourselves from studies and what God(dess) tells us encourages quite the opposite: true health, richness, within and without for ourselves and for others. <br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1967</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>goddess,spirit,spiritual_riches,swedenborg,wealth</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b0244281764b913778fdee912cd7b659.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Near-Death Experiences, Swedenborg, and Others Tell Us About What Happens When We Die</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-near-death-experiences-swedenborg-and-others-tell-us-about-what-happens-when-we-die--19794970</link><description><![CDATA[We explore what near-death experiences, Emanuel Swedenborg, scripture, and books of the dead tell us about what happens when we die.<br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19794970</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19794970/what_near_death_experiences_swedenborg_and_others_tell_us_about_what_happens_when_we_die.mp3" length="27691949" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We explore what near-death experiences, Emanuel Swedenborg, scripture, and books of the dead tell us about what happens when we die.

We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We explore what near-death experiences, Emanuel Swedenborg, scripture, and books of the dead tell us about what happens when we die.<br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1732</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>afterlife,bible_afterlife,emanuel_swedenborg,near-death_experiences,when_we_die</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e4edc17174d5fea633fe1e91e32db1ee.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In the Beginning... the Person of God(dess) was the Light, Life, &amp; Word that Uplifts All Things</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-beginning-the-person-of-god-dess-was-the-light-life-word-that-uplifts-all-things--19722331</link><description><![CDATA[Both Genesis of the Hebrew Bible and the book of John from the Christian New Testament start off by describing, "In the beginning..." Although seemingly very different, both accounts uplift a personable God that resembles humanity in God's ability to speak, see, and work to uplift us away from the void and into the light and warmth of his/her love. Let's explore these verses side-by-side and see what empowering insights they can provide for our personal and communal walk in this life with the living Lord/Lady. Read the corresponding message at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/beginning" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/beginning</a><br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19722331</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2019 00:00:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19722331/in_the_beginning.mp3" length="38047554" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Both Genesis of the Hebrew Bible and the book of John from the Christian New Testament start off by describing, "In the beginning..." Although seemingly very different, both accounts uplift a personable God that resembles humanity in God's ability to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Both Genesis of the Hebrew Bible and the book of John from the Christian New Testament start off by describing, "In the beginning..." Although seemingly very different, both accounts uplift a personable God that resembles humanity in God's ability to speak, see, and work to uplift us away from the void and into the light and warmth of his/her love. Let's explore these verses side-by-side and see what empowering insights they can provide for our personal and communal walk in this life with the living Lord/Lady. Read the corresponding message at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/beginning" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/beginning</a><br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2377</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bible,creation,in_the_beginning,spiritual,swedenborg,the_word</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cbc2deebd2eed69c2b7ff63211865417.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Rev. Susannah Currie, the Minister of the Bridgewater New Jerusalem Church on Supportive Spirituality and Summer Camp</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-rev-susannah-currie-the-minister-of-the-bridgewater-new-jerusalem-church-on-supportive-spirituality-and-summer-camp--19676861</link><description><![CDATA[Rev. Susannah Currie is the Minister of the Bridgewater New Jerusalem Church, has been a chaplain in hospice care and nursing homes, and is working to support other Swedenborgian communities and leaders. She's also in charge of the religious programming at Fryeburg New Church Assembly, one of our amazing intergenerational camps! <br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19676861</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 23:50:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19676861/interview_with_rev_susannah_currie_the_minister_of_the_bridgewater_new_jerusalem_church_on_supportive_spirituality_and_summer_camp.mp3" length="57368551" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Rev. Susannah Currie is the Minister of the Bridgewater New Jerusalem Church, has been a chaplain in hospice care and nursing homes, and is working to support other Swedenborgian communities and leaders. She's also in charge of the religious...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rev. Susannah Currie is the Minister of the Bridgewater New Jerusalem Church, has been a chaplain in hospice care and nursing homes, and is working to support other Swedenborgian communities and leaders. She's also in charge of the religious programming at Fryeburg New Church Assembly, one of our amazing intergenerational camps! <br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3593</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>spiritual,spirituality,summer_camp,susannah_currie,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b38b9e236300e958d138718df607a6c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>All People Share in the Lord's Supper: What is the Meaning of the Last Supper &amp; the Eucharist / Communion?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-people-share-in-the-lord-s-supper-what-is-the-meaning-of-the-last-supper-the-eucharist-communion--19489360</link><description><![CDATA[Today we explore how all people share in the Lord's supper in their own way, as well as the meaning and roots of the Last Supper & the Eucharist / Communion. Read the corresponding Multimedia Message at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/lords-supper" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/lords-supper</a><br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19489360</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Oct 2019 23:50:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19489360/all_people_share_in_the_lords_supper_what_is_the_meaning_of_the_last_supper_the_eucharist_communion.mp3" length="44543744" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today we explore how all people share in the Lord's supper in their own way, as well as the meaning and roots of the Last Supper &amp; the Eucharist / Communion. Read the corresponding Multimedia Message at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we explore how all people share in the Lord's supper in their own way, as well as the meaning and roots of the Last Supper & the Eucharist / Communion. Read the corresponding Multimedia Message at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/lords-supper" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/lords-supper</a><br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2783</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>communion,eucharist,last_supper,lords_supper,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/134bd742328e11e730fb1fee5230a582.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Guided Mindfulness Meditation #2 Jung, Zen &amp; Swedenborg for Peace &amp; Letting Go of Judgment</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/guided-mindfulness-meditation-2-jung-zen-swedenborg-for-peace-letting-go-of-judgment--19448886</link><description><![CDATA[Enjoy our second Mindfulness Meditation inspired by Jung, Swedenborg, and Zen Buddhism, shaped to magnify peace, psychological integration, and reducing judgment. <br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19448886</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2019 23:50:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19448886/guided_mindfulness_meditation_2_for_peace_letting_go_of_judgment.mp3" length="43126688" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Enjoy our second Mindfulness Meditation inspired by Jung, Swedenborg, and Zen Buddhism, shaped to magnify peace, psychological integration, and reducing judgment. 

We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Enjoy our second Mindfulness Meditation inspired by Jung, Swedenborg, and Zen Buddhism, shaped to magnify peace, psychological integration, and reducing judgment. <br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2690</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>guided_meditation,meditate,meditation,mindfulness,peace</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/40f2dd28d3dbfd995a68bd12b3ce60cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Happens When We Die? What Near-Death Experiences and Swedenborg Say About the Afterlife</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-happens-when-we-die-what-near-death-experiences-and-swedenborg-say-about-the-afterlife--19379720</link><description><![CDATA["What happens when we die?" It’s one of those questions that seems like an impossible task to even start to answer, and for some, a question not worth asking because they feel the answer is simple: we die, so all goes black. However, "near-death” (during cardiac arrest) and other transcendent experiences alike often speak toward something greater - something communal that goes beyond our differences. And scripture emphasizes that yes, we may truly die in something called the “second death," or we may find life eternal… It’s our choice, because both of these states occur to some degree today, within. Read the corresponding Multimedia Message at SwedenborgianCommunity.org/blog/afterlife<br /><br />We are your affirming interfaith-Swedenborgian spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast on Zoom (<a href="https://zoom.us/j/689735266)" rel="noopener">https://zoom.us/j/689735266)</a>  @ 8pm EDT with Meeting ID: 689 735 266. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19379720</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Oct 2019 23:50:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19379720/what_happens_when_we_die.mp3" length="30924150" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"What happens when we die?" It’s one of those questions that seems like an impossible task to even start to answer, and for some, a question not worth asking because they feel the answer is simple: we die, so all goes black. However, "near-death”...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["What happens when we die?" It’s one of those questions that seems like an impossible task to even start to answer, and for some, a question not worth asking because they feel the answer is simple: we die, so all goes black. However, "near-death” (during cardiac arrest) and other transcendent experiences alike often speak toward something greater - something communal that goes beyond our differences. And scripture emphasizes that yes, we may truly die in something called the “second death," or we may find life eternal… It’s our choice, because both of these states occur to some degree today, within. Read the corresponding Multimedia Message at SwedenborgianCommunity.org/blog/afterlife<br /><br />We are your affirming interfaith-Swedenborgian spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast on Zoom (<a href="https://zoom.us/j/689735266)" rel="noopener">https://zoom.us/j/689735266)</a>  @ 8pm EDT with Meeting ID: 689 735 266. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1931</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>afterlife,memorial,nde,near-death,near-death_experiences</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f0b74561564a8a88b3375047b28d0770.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What is the Word? Ep 3 - On Jordan Peterson &amp; the Deeper Meaning of Revelation &amp; the Bible</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-word-ep-3-on-jordan-peterson-the-deeper-meaning-of-revelation-the-bible--19344540</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of What is the Word? Alyssa and Cory talk about Emanuel Swedenborg's approach to deciphering the mystical book of Revelation from the Bible. We also discuss Jordan Peterson, different ways to approach reading scripture, and how we are all influenced by our own or someone else's contextual lens when interpreting holy texts.<br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19344540</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19344540/what_is_the_word_episode_3.mp3" length="108150565" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of What is the Word? Alyssa and Cory talk about Emanuel Swedenborg's approach to deciphering the mystical book of Revelation from the Bible. We also discuss Jordan Peterson, different ways to approach reading scripture, and how we are...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of What is the Word? Alyssa and Cory talk about Emanuel Swedenborg's approach to deciphering the mystical book of Revelation from the Bible. We also discuss Jordan Peterson, different ways to approach reading scripture, and how we are all influenced by our own or someone else's contextual lens when interpreting holy texts.<br /><br />We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4513</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bible,jesus,jordan_peterson,revelation,scripture</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9869b86276630d549c4164657dba6ce7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Guided Mindfulness Meditation #1 Jung, Zen &amp; Swedenborg</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/guided-mindfulness-meditation-1-jung-zen-swedenborg--19156023</link><description><![CDATA[Join us for this guided mindfulness meditation! Mindfulness meditation has been shown to uplift many health benefits, as well as increasing our connectedness with ourselves, our Higher Power, and others. <br /><br />We are your affirming interfaith-Swedenborgian spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19156023</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2019 00:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19156023/guided_mindfulness_meditation_1_jung_zen_swedenborg.mp3" length="32020828" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us for this guided mindfulness meditation! Mindfulness meditation has been shown to uplift many health benefits, as well as increasing our connectedness with ourselves, our Higher Power, and others. 

We are your affirming...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us for this guided mindfulness meditation! Mindfulness meditation has been shown to uplift many health benefits, as well as increasing our connectedness with ourselves, our Higher Power, and others. <br /><br />We are your affirming interfaith-Swedenborgian spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2001</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/40f2dd28d3dbfd995a68bd12b3ce60cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Enjoy &amp; Uplift Life - How Meditation &amp; Presence Increase Our Joy &amp; Engagement</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/enjoy-uplift-life-how-meditation-presence-increase-our-joy-engagement--19110436</link><description><![CDATA[Life, community, and connection are infused in everything within and around us and we should rejoice at that, while also working to surmount our own and society's destructiveness. Being present in the world today asks us to see and feel challenged by its habits as well as feel inspired and overjoyed by the diverse expressions of Divinity found in every detail. These are two things that are hard to hold at the same time. Thankfully though, scripture tells us that this seeming paradox empowers us, and that we should lean into our joy and use that strength of spirit to take up the challenge of overturning the things that cause so much harm.  Read the corresponding Multimedia Message at SwedenborgianCommunity.Org/blog/enjoy-uplift<br /><br />We are your affirming interfaith-Swedenborgian spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19110436</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19110436/enjoy_uplift_life.mp3" length="33441331" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Life, community, and connection are infused in everything within and around us and we should rejoice at that, while also working to surmount our own and society's destructiveness. Being present in the world today asks us to see and feel challenged by...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Life, community, and connection are infused in everything within and around us and we should rejoice at that, while also working to surmount our own and society's destructiveness. Being present in the world today asks us to see and feel challenged by its habits as well as feel inspired and overjoyed by the diverse expressions of Divinity found in every detail. These are two things that are hard to hold at the same time. Thankfully though, scripture tells us that this seeming paradox empowers us, and that we should lean into our joy and use that strength of spirit to take up the challenge of overturning the things that cause so much harm.  Read the corresponding Multimedia Message at SwedenborgianCommunity.Org/blog/enjoy-uplift<br /><br />We are your affirming interfaith-Swedenborgian spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2091</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>faith,joy,life,self-care,spiritual</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d04ac21746e106fba5ab8eeeb911df8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Freewill is Central to Creation - Do We Have Real Freedom in the Decisions We Make?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/freewill-is-central-to-creation-do-we-have-real-freedom-in-the-decisions-we-make--19041651</link><description><![CDATA[Is there such thing as freewill? If so, how does that fit into the spiritual ideas of Divine Providence and God’s knowledge of all things? Sunday, we’ll reflect on how freewill and our power to choose between good and evil might be able to coexist with God’s might, as well as explore a simple question: why does the universe exist? Read the corresponding Multimedia Message at SwedenborgianCommunity.org/blog/freewill-central<br /><br />We are your affirming interfaith-Swedenborgian spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19041651</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2019 00:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19041651/freewill_is_central_to_creation_do_we_have_real_freedom_in_the_decisions_we_make.mp3" length="37447052" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Is there such thing as freewill? If so, how does that fit into the spiritual ideas of Divine Providence and God’s knowledge of all things? Sunday, we’ll reflect on how freewill and our power to choose between good and evil might be able to coexist...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is there such thing as freewill? If so, how does that fit into the spiritual ideas of Divine Providence and God’s knowledge of all things? Sunday, we’ll reflect on how freewill and our power to choose between good and evil might be able to coexist with God’s might, as well as explore a simple question: why does the universe exist? Read the corresponding Multimedia Message at SwedenborgianCommunity.org/blog/freewill-central<br /><br />We are your affirming interfaith-Swedenborgian spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2341</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>big_bang,creation,freedom,freewill,god</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/da126854a8dcc32c8fe06cc2dc867101.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Author Ray Silverman's "Thou Shalt Not Kill: Rise Above Anger / Be a Life-Giver"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/author-ray-silverman-s-thou-shalt-not-kill-rise-above-anger-be-a-life-giver--19015911</link><description><![CDATA[Author of Rise Above It: Spiritual Direction for College Students, Ray Silverman, shares his thoughts about the deeper meaning of Thou Shalt Not Kill from his Swedenborgian perspective. <br /><br />We are your affirming interfaith-Swedenborgian spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19015911</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2019 00:00:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19015911/author_ray_silvermans_thou_shalt_not_kill_rise_above_anger_be_a_life_giver.mp3" length="47440918" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Author of Rise Above It: Spiritual Direction for College Students, Ray Silverman, shares his thoughts about the deeper meaning of Thou Shalt Not Kill from his Swedenborgian perspective. 

We are your affirming interfaith-Swedenborgian spiritual...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Author of Rise Above It: Spiritual Direction for College Students, Ray Silverman, shares his thoughts about the deeper meaning of Thou Shalt Not Kill from his Swedenborgian perspective. <br /><br />We are your affirming interfaith-Swedenborgian spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is rooted in mystical Christianity as explored by the 18th-century scientist-turned-mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2963</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>author,ray_silverman,rise_above_it,thou_shalt_not_kill</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ed58eb1bdee63da2e610e7f2e3d11646.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>To Be or Not to Be: Being Faithful to Life or to Worldly Success</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-be-or-not-to-be-being-faithful-to-life-or-to-worldly-success--18974544</link><description><![CDATA[“To be or not to be,” is that the question? I think so. We have the option of being faithful to life - the life of love and compassion in ourselves, in others, and in nature - or we can start to betray that life in all things as we’re seduced by our worldly selfishness and our affection for domination and hurtfulness. The second orientation doesn’t even serve us, but oh does it seem to feel so good! It’s that drive that motivates us to external, worldly success over internal and earthly health. However, being faithful to ourselves, God(dess), and the world around us by being present as we uplift health, compassion, and love in all things can feel even better. Scriptures across the world promise this and as we lean into it, I think we’ll be amazed at how great it can be “to be.” Read the corresponding Multimedia Message here: SwedenborgianCommunity.Org/blog/to-be<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18974544</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2019 00:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18974544/to_be_or_not_to_be_being_faithful_to_life_or_to_worldly_success.mp3" length="39051322" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>“To be or not to be,” is that the question? I think so. We have the option of being faithful to life - the life of love and compassion in ourselves, in others, and in nature - or we can start to betray that life in all things as we’re seduced by our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[“To be or not to be,” is that the question? I think so. We have the option of being faithful to life - the life of love and compassion in ourselves, in others, and in nature - or we can start to betray that life in all things as we’re seduced by our worldly selfishness and our affection for domination and hurtfulness. The second orientation doesn’t even serve us, but oh does it seem to feel so good! It’s that drive that motivates us to external, worldly success over internal and earthly health. However, being faithful to ourselves, God(dess), and the world around us by being present as we uplift health, compassion, and love in all things can feel even better. Scriptures across the world promise this and as we lean into it, I think we’ll be amazed at how great it can be “to be.” Read the corresponding Multimedia Message here: SwedenborgianCommunity.Org/blog/to-be<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2440</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>faithfulness,god,hamlet,success,to_be_or_not_to_be</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fb71d3fb5d3ffc6e09e034288deade47.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Helen Keller's My Religion - Book Discussion Series Part 2 - Free Ebook In Description</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/helen-keller-s-my-religion-book-discussion-series-part-2-free-ebook-in-description--18953543</link><description><![CDATA[In this book discussion series we're talking about Helen Keller's book on her spirituality called My Religion - also called Light in My Darkness (free to download at SwedenborgianCommunity.Org/worship). In this episode we explore chapters 3 & (part of) 4.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18953543</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18953543/helen_keller_s_my_religion_book_discussion_series_part_2_free_ebook_in_description.mp3" length="69778703" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this book discussion series we're talking about Helen Keller's book on her spirituality called My Religion - also called Light in My Darkness (free to download at SwedenborgianCommunity.Org/worship). In this episode we explore chapters 3 &amp; (part of) 4.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this book discussion series we're talking about Helen Keller's book on her spirituality called My Religion - also called Light in My Darkness (free to download at SwedenborgianCommunity.Org/worship). In this episode we explore chapters 3 & (part of) 4.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4362</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>deaf,helen_keller,light_in_my_darkness,my_religion,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/af9066bbb7ded7fedf2174aa48418af1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Does it Mean That We Must Die in Order to Live? Interfaith, Mystical Christian Reflection</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-it-mean-that-we-must-die-in-order-to-live-interfaith-mystical-christian-reflection--18851442</link><description><![CDATA[Sometimes I think back to some of my old ways and cringe, and sometimes that’s true for my current habits too! In a way, this is a good sign, as it means I’m growing, I’m changing, and I’m hoping to continue to grow. In fact, scriptures repeatedly tell us that we must die to ourselves, and the Biblical Christ says that we must pick up our crosses daily and follow him. As we’re told, I think following God(dess) centers on allowing love to transform our inner worlds, letting our old, selfish, dominating ways perish, while the Christ, the Divinity within, rises. Read the corresponding multimedia message at <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.nm-secure.com/blog/die-to-live" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.nm-secure.com/blog/die-to-live</a><br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18851442</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:00:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18851442/what_does_it_mean_that_we_must_die_in_order_to_live_interfaith_mystical_christian_reflection.mp3" length="30523140" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sometimes I think back to some of my old ways and cringe, and sometimes that’s true for my current habits too! In a way, this is a good sign, as it means I’m growing, I’m changing, and I’m hoping to continue to grow. In fact, scriptures repeatedly...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sometimes I think back to some of my old ways and cringe, and sometimes that’s true for my current habits too! In a way, this is a good sign, as it means I’m growing, I’m changing, and I’m hoping to continue to grow. In fact, scriptures repeatedly tell us that we must die to ourselves, and the Biblical Christ says that we must pick up our crosses daily and follow him. As we’re told, I think following God(dess) centers on allowing love to transform our inner worlds, letting our old, selfish, dominating ways perish, while the Christ, the Divinity within, rises. Read the corresponding multimedia message at <a href="https://swedenborgiancommunity.nm-secure.com/blog/die-to-live" rel="noopener">https://swedenborgiancommunity.nm-secure.com/blog/die-to-live</a><br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1908</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christ,cross,crucifixion,death,dying</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/228dc4c2d19030d5a40057c8d0636f81.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Exploring the Deeper Meaning of 3 of the 10 Commandments</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploring-the-deeper-meaning-of-3-of-the-10-commandments--18830550</link><description><![CDATA[We explore what some of the deeper meanings of the 10 Commandments might be. Looking toward love, spiritual wisdom, and the Higher Power to inform our interpretation. The Commandments (from Exodus 20, Hebrew and Christian Bibles): Do Not Take the Name of the Lord God in Vain. Remember the Sabbath Day to Keep it Holy. Honor Thy Father and Mother. <br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18830550</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2019 00:00:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18830550/exploring_the_deeper_meaning_of_3_of_the_10_commandments.mp3" length="48143758" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We explore what some of the deeper meanings of the 10 Commandments might be. Looking toward love, spiritual wisdom, and the Higher Power to inform our interpretation. The Commandments (from Exodus 20, Hebrew and Christian Bibles): Do Not Take the Name...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We explore what some of the deeper meanings of the 10 Commandments might be. Looking toward love, spiritual wisdom, and the Higher Power to inform our interpretation. The Commandments (from Exodus 20, Hebrew and Christian Bibles): Do Not Take the Name of the Lord God in Vain. Remember the Sabbath Day to Keep it Holy. Honor Thy Father and Mother. <br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3009</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>10_commandments,commandments,honor,lord,vain</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/168fad4c382d8b42c5cf5229607cd0f8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The 10 Commandments are One Universal Rule Spelled Out</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-10-commandments-are-one-universal-rule-spelled-out--18722806</link><description><![CDATA[Funny, did you know that there are two sets of 10 Commandments? Yep, there’s the first one that many people can almost entirely list – and there’s the one that replaced the first that I’m sure you haven’t heard twice!<br /><br />However, if we focus on the first set (as people typically do), I think we’ll find that the commandments aren’t exactly all that complicated – especially the deeper we go with them. In fact, the more we study and reflect on this list, like most of scripture, I think the primary rule being emphasized is the one that Jesus Christ said was the greatest commandment and the one that we must follow in order to live: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind.” What might get tricky though is understanding and living up to this commandment and all that it entails from our diverse viewpoints, traditions, and lives. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18722806</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2019 00:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18722806/the_10_commandments_are_one_universal_rule_spelled_out.mp3" length="27603089" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Funny, did you know that there are two sets of 10 Commandments? Yep, there’s the first one that many people can almost entirely list – and there’s the one that replaced the first that I’m sure you haven’t heard twice!

However, if we focus on the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Funny, did you know that there are two sets of 10 Commandments? Yep, there’s the first one that many people can almost entirely list – and there’s the one that replaced the first that I’m sure you haven’t heard twice!<br /><br />However, if we focus on the first set (as people typically do), I think we’ll find that the commandments aren’t exactly all that complicated – especially the deeper we go with them. In fact, the more we study and reflect on this list, like most of scripture, I think the primary rule being emphasized is the one that Jesus Christ said was the greatest commandment and the one that we must follow in order to live: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind.” What might get tricky though is understanding and living up to this commandment and all that it entails from our diverse viewpoints, traditions, and lives. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1725</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>10_commandments,bible,interfaith,spirituality,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8cdb403085748ffd95282f0ee49c1d60.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What is the Word? Ep 2 - Tarot, Apocalypse Revealed &amp; the Book of Revelation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-word-ep-2-tarot-apocalypse-revealed-the-book-of-revelation--18701640</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of What is the Word? Alyssa Cover and Cory Bradford-Watts talk about Emanuel Swedenborg's approach to deciphering the mystical book of Revelation from the Bible. We also discuss Tarot divination, how we see Providence in it, and we pull a card for the day! <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship and visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18701640</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:01:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18701640/what_is_the_word_ep_2.mp3" length="80662017" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of What is the Word? Alyssa Cover and Cory Bradford-Watts talk about Emanuel Swedenborg's approach to deciphering the mystical book of Revelation from the Bible. We also discuss Tarot divination, how we see Providence in it, and we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of What is the Word? Alyssa Cover and Cory Bradford-Watts talk about Emanuel Swedenborg's approach to deciphering the mystical book of Revelation from the Bible. We also discuss Tarot divination, how we see Providence in it, and we pull a card for the day! <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship and visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5052</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bible,revelation,swedenborg,tarot,what_is_the_word</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/164731abf4d99ffc23ec096299acf879.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Spiritual Entrepreneurship - Rev Rich Tafel's Convention Minicourse</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/spiritual-entrepreneurship-rev-rich-tafel-s-convention-minicourse--18641953</link><description><![CDATA[Rev. Rich Tafel is the Managing Director of Raffa Social Capital, the Director of the American Project a new Democracy Fund, and the Pastor of Church of the Holy City in Washington DC. He discusses new approaches to interfaith spiritual work and business, including using our churches and organizations as incubators for spiritual entrepreneurs.<br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18641953</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2019 00:00:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18641953/spiritual_entrepreneurship_rev_rich_tafels_convention_minicourse.mp3" length="62153037" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Rev. Rich Tafel is the Managing Director of Raffa Social Capital, the Director of the American Project a new Democracy Fund, and the Pastor of Church of the Holy City in Washington DC. He discusses new approaches to interfaith spiritual work and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rev. Rich Tafel is the Managing Director of Raffa Social Capital, the Director of the American Project a new Democracy Fund, and the Pastor of Church of the Holy City in Washington DC. He discusses new approaches to interfaith spiritual work and business, including using our churches and organizations as incubators for spiritual entrepreneurs.<br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3885</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,entrepreneurship,new_church,rich_tafel,spiritual</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9bae192b2c4d0d174f8bfcaeecda823c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Don't Be Distracted from Meditative Growth - Interfaith-Swedenborgian Reflection with Musical Meditation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-be-distracted-from-meditative-growth-interfaith-swedenborgian-reflection-with-musical-meditation--18606640</link><description><![CDATA[It's easy to become distracted - distracted away from centeredness, away from our spiritual and healthy practices or whatever we're working on. Through scripture, God points this out and asks us to start to give up our distractedness and instead, turn toward meditation and constant spiritual awareness. I think if we listen to this call, not only will we find more peace, but also find an internal state that propels our health, joy, gratitude, and life. Read the corresponding Multimedia Message here: <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/meditative-growth" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/meditative-growth</a><br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18606640</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18606640/don_t_be_distracted_from_meditative_growth_interfaith_swedenborgian_reflection_with_musical_meditation.mp3" length="31616522" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's easy to become distracted - distracted away from centeredness, away from our spiritual and healthy practices or whatever we're working on. Through scripture, God points this out and asks us to start to give up our distractedness and instead, turn...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's easy to become distracted - distracted away from centeredness, away from our spiritual and healthy practices or whatever we're working on. Through scripture, God points this out and asks us to start to give up our distractedness and instead, turn toward meditation and constant spiritual awareness. I think if we listen to this call, not only will we find more peace, but also find an internal state that propels our health, joy, gratitude, and life. Read the corresponding Multimedia Message here: <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/meditative-growth" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/meditative-growth</a><br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1977</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>anxiety,distracted,distraction,meditation,meditative</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f01ae8f82ec1610270447ad3eb45029a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Astral Embodiment: Swedenborg's Cognitive Neuroscience - Eleanor Schnarr's Convention Minicourse</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/astral-embodiment-swedenborg-s-cognitive-neuroscience-eleanor-schnarr-s-convention-minicourse--18586011</link><description><![CDATA[The artist Eleanor Schnarr explores scientist-turned-mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's insights into the brain and neuroscience, which were monumental and way ahead of his time (the mid-1700's). Support Eleanor through Patreon (<a href="http://www.patreon.com/EleanorSchnarrtist)" rel="noopener">www.patreon.com/EleanorSchnarrtist)</a> and her website (<a href="http://eleanorschnarr.com" rel="noopener">http://eleanorschnarr.com</a>).<br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18586011</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:00:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18586011/astral_embodiment_swedenborg_s_cognitive_neuroscience_eleanor_schnarr_s_convention_minicourse.mp3" length="74037707" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The artist Eleanor Schnarr explores scientist-turned-mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's insights into the brain and neuroscience, which were monumental and way ahead of his time (the mid-1700's). Support Eleanor through Patreon...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The artist Eleanor Schnarr explores scientist-turned-mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's insights into the brain and neuroscience, which were monumental and way ahead of his time (the mid-1700's). Support Eleanor through Patreon (<a href="http://www.patreon.com/EleanorSchnarrtist)" rel="noopener">www.patreon.com/EleanorSchnarrtist)</a> and her website (<a href="http://eleanorschnarr.com" rel="noopener">http://eleanorschnarr.com</a>).<br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4628</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain,cognitive,emanuel_swedenborg,neuroscience,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/99d5d111ee616e283cfe6aabc8a8e97e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Divine Insight is Written on All Hearts</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/divine-insight-is-written-on-all-hearts--18549509</link><description><![CDATA[Hi peace-loving people! We're told by our scripture this week that God's law is written on our hearts, and that this is in order for us to be willing and ready to receive her peace and love into our lives. In a way, holy texts like the Bible are tools to help us see the holy text within that gives us life, helping us to discern how to clear away the debris, connect better, and find heaven within and without. May we each do so in our own way each day going forward. Read the corresponding multimedia message here: <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/divine-insight" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/divine-insight</a><br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship or on our new Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/453090175489000/" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/453090175489000/</a>. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18549509</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18549509/divine_insight_is_written_on_all_hearts.mp3" length="30769319" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Hi peace-loving people! We're told by our scripture this week that God's law is written on our hearts, and that this is in order for us to be willing and ready to receive her peace and love into our lives. In a way, holy texts like the Bible are tools...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hi peace-loving people! We're told by our scripture this week that God's law is written on our hearts, and that this is in order for us to be willing and ready to receive her peace and love into our lives. In a way, holy texts like the Bible are tools to help us see the holy text within that gives us life, helping us to discern how to clear away the debris, connect better, and find heaven within and without. May we each do so in our own way each day going forward. Read the corresponding multimedia message here: <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/divine-insight" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/divine-insight</a><br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship or on our new Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/453090175489000/" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/453090175489000/</a>. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1924</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>insight,rationality,religion,spirituality,toy_story_4</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/05267d623e734fdf9b616dc723ef303e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Living in Harmony with God's Earth from Rev. Kit Billings, Part 2 of Convention's Opening Event</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-in-harmony-with-god-s-earth-from-rev-kit-billings-part-2-of-convention-s-opening-event--18527611</link><description><![CDATA[Rev. Kit Billings, of the LaPorte New Church, shares his viewpoint on ecojustice and connecting with God(dess)'s love for all things from our Annual Convention's opening night, following the author Matthew Fox's talk. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship or at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/453090175489000/?source_id=223955427634040" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/453090175489000/?source_id=223955427634040</a> and visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18527611</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2019 00:01:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18527611/living_in_harmony_with_god_s_earth_from_rev_kit_billings_part_2_of_convention_s_opening_event.mp3" length="32229251" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Rev. Kit Billings, of the LaPorte New Church, shares his viewpoint on ecojustice and connecting with God(dess)'s love for all things from our Annual Convention's opening night, following the author Matthew Fox's talk. 

Chat with our community live...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rev. Kit Billings, of the LaPorte New Church, shares his viewpoint on ecojustice and connecting with God(dess)'s love for all things from our Annual Convention's opening night, following the author Matthew Fox's talk. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship or at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/453090175489000/?source_id=223955427634040" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/453090175489000/?source_id=223955427634040</a> and visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2015</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>earth,ecojustice,ecology,harmony,love</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f309b84703a1f2c55196da2f4fb6e5ff.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lean into Divinity's Personal Presence - Interfaith-Swedenborgian Reflection</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lean-into-divinity-s-personal-presence-interfaith-swedenborgian-reflection--18485036</link><description><![CDATA[In many narratives throughout the world’s scriptures and indigenous stories, including that of Jesus, it’s conveyed that Divinity has a real, human presence despite her holiness. As the Christ tells us, this presence is with us always hoping to have a deep, healthy relationship with us. Emanuel Swedenborg, the 18th century scientist-turned-mystical visionary, was of the utter belief that if we strive to connect with and feel this presence both in our hearts and as a nearby, very present friend, the Holy Being can work wonders uplifting our spiritual and emotional health, promoting joy, gratitude, fortitude, and all the good things that are truly God with us. <br /> <br />Take a moment to feel that presence nearby, just as if a good friend were in the room. He’s more human and more loving and attentive to our growth than anyone we can imagine. <br /><br />Read the corresponding Multimedia Message at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/lean-into" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/lean-into</a><br /> <br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18485036</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:01:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18485036/lean_into_divinity_s_personal_presence_interfaith_swedenborgian_reflection.mp3" length="31869388" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In many narratives throughout the world’s scriptures and indigenous stories, including that of Jesus, it’s conveyed that Divinity has a real, human presence despite her holiness. As the Christ tells us, this presence is with us always hoping to have a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In many narratives throughout the world’s scriptures and indigenous stories, including that of Jesus, it’s conveyed that Divinity has a real, human presence despite her holiness. As the Christ tells us, this presence is with us always hoping to have a deep, healthy relationship with us. Emanuel Swedenborg, the 18th century scientist-turned-mystical visionary, was of the utter belief that if we strive to connect with and feel this presence both in our hearts and as a nearby, very present friend, the Holy Being can work wonders uplifting our spiritual and emotional health, promoting joy, gratitude, fortitude, and all the good things that are truly God with us. <br /> <br />Take a moment to feel that presence nearby, just as if a good friend were in the room. He’s more human and more loving and attentive to our growth than anyone we can imagine. <br /><br />Read the corresponding Multimedia Message at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/lean-into" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/lean-into</a><br /> <br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1992</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>divinity,god,goddess,love,presence</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/91b76ca5aca2c344097ccf82090a3ec8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>With Author Matthew Fox at the Swedenborgian Church's Annual Convention</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/with-author-matthew-fox-at-the-swedenborgian-church-s-annual-convention--18426104</link><description><![CDATA[Among many other things, Rev. Dr. Matthew Fox is the author of such books as The Coming of the Cosmic Christ & A Spirituality Named Compassion. Listen to the show to hear Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence's amazing introduction to him and Matthew's thoughts on a range of colossally important issues centering on our impact on the earth and how a certain approach to spirituality may be the only way to save us from ourselves. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18426104</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:00:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18426104/with_author_matthew_fox_at_the_swedenborgian_churchs_annual_convention.mp3" length="72998700" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Among many other things, Rev. Dr. Matthew Fox is the author of such books as The Coming of the Cosmic Christ &amp; A Spirituality Named Compassion. Listen to the show to hear Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence's amazing introduction to him and Matthew's thoughts on a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Among many other things, Rev. Dr. Matthew Fox is the author of such books as The Coming of the Cosmic Christ & A Spirituality Named Compassion. Listen to the show to hear Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence's amazing introduction to him and Matthew's thoughts on a range of colossally important issues centering on our impact on the earth and how a certain approach to spirituality may be the only way to save us from ourselves. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4563</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>author,books,matthew_fox,spirituality,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e1628102241c8cbc4a2e2813a4a768e4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Helen Keller's My Religion - Book Discussion Series Part 1 - Her Swedenborgian Beliefs &amp; Spiritual Journey (Ch 1-2)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/helen-keller-s-my-religion-book-discussion-series-part-1-her-swedenborgian-beliefs-spiritual-journey-ch-1-2--18333465</link><description><![CDATA[In this book discussion series we're talking about Helen Keller's book, My Religion (free to download at SwedenborgianCommunity.Org/worship). Starting with chapters 1 & 2 we explore her description of the mystic Swedenborg's life, and then her early years with spirituality and how finding Swedenborgian thought inspired her. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18333465</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2019 01:00:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18333465/helen_keller_s_my_religion_book_discussion_series_part_1_her_swedenborgian_beliefs_spiritual_journey_ch_1_2.mp3" length="66390309" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this book discussion series we're talking about Helen Keller's book, My Religion (free to download at SwedenborgianCommunity.Org/worship). Starting with chapters 1 &amp; 2 we explore her description of the mystic Swedenborg's life, and then her early...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this book discussion series we're talking about Helen Keller's book, My Religion (free to download at SwedenborgianCommunity.Org/worship). Starting with chapters 1 & 2 we explore her description of the mystic Swedenborg's life, and then her early years with spirituality and how finding Swedenborgian thought inspired her. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4150</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>helen_keller,keller,light_in_my_darkness,my_religion,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/955e7719d25b9526f2f2af36881947cd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Father of All is Love</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-father-of-all-is-love--18290856</link><description><![CDATA[Happy Father’s Day wonderful folks! As I’m sure you plan to :) take time this week to enjoy the memories, moments, and connections with the fathers and fatherly figures in your life this weekend! And let’s also take time to remember and strengthen our connection with the Divine Father as well, the source of all of our gifts of love, care, and wisdom. Father God(dess) (also described as Christ / Saviour, Mother, Word, Elohim / Gods, Angel, & the Holy Spirit in the Bible), is the one source of all of our lives, good affections, wisdom, and positive transformation - whatever our tradition or name for him. In other words, the Father of All is Love Itself, more compassionate and present with us than we could ever know. May we start to know. Read the corresponding multimedia service at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/father-of-all" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/father-of-all</a><br /> <br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18290856</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2019 01:00:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18290856/the_father_of_all_is_love.mp3" length="46391380" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Happy Father’s Day wonderful folks! As I’m sure you plan to :) take time this week to enjoy the memories, moments, and connections with the fathers and fatherly figures in your life this weekend! And let’s also take time to remember and strengthen our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Happy Father’s Day wonderful folks! As I’m sure you plan to :) take time this week to enjoy the memories, moments, and connections with the fathers and fatherly figures in your life this weekend! And let’s also take time to remember and strengthen our connection with the Divine Father as well, the source of all of our gifts of love, care, and wisdom. Father God(dess) (also described as Christ / Saviour, Mother, Word, Elohim / Gods, Angel, & the Holy Spirit in the Bible), is the one source of all of our lives, good affections, wisdom, and positive transformation - whatever our tradition or name for him. In other words, the Father of All is Love Itself, more compassionate and present with us than we could ever know. May we start to know. Read the corresponding multimedia service at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/father-of-all" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/father-of-all</a><br /> <br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2900</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>father,fathers,fathers_day,love,sermon</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/851367aefd7a2a43a680476f36bc15c0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What is the Word? Ep1 - Goodness &amp; Truth, Rumi, &amp; Isaiah from the Bible</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-word-ep1-goodness-truth-rumi-isaiah-from-the-bible--18266444</link><description><![CDATA[In the first episode of What is the Word? Alyssa Cover & Cory Bradford-Watts riff off of sections of Emanuel Swedenborg's book New Jerusalem (free to download at swedenborgiancommunity.org/explore), Rumi, and a random part of Isaiah from the Hebrew Bible.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18266444</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2019 01:00:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18266444/what_is_the_word_ep1_goodness_truth_rumi_isaiah_from_the_bible.mp3" length="58559425" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the first episode of What is the Word? Alyssa Cover &amp; Cory Bradford-Watts riff off of sections of Emanuel Swedenborg's book New Jerusalem (free to download at swedenborgiancommunity.org/explore), Rumi, and a random part of Isaiah from the Hebrew Bible.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the first episode of What is the Word? Alyssa Cover & Cory Bradford-Watts riff off of sections of Emanuel Swedenborg's book New Jerusalem (free to download at swedenborgiancommunity.org/explore), Rumi, and a random part of Isaiah from the Hebrew Bible.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3660</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bible,goodness,isaiah,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/164731abf4d99ffc23ec096299acf879.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Prayerful Care Dispels the Babylon Within - Interfaith-Swedenborgian Reflection &amp; Meditation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/prayerful-care-dispels-the-babylon-within-interfaith-swedenborgian-reflection-meditation--18222828</link><description><![CDATA[Taking the time to centre ourselves and approach others with a prayerful, caring posture often seems easier said than done, especially in the midst of our lives' issues and society's disfunctions. However, sages the world over (from the Dalai Lama to the Divine Christ) repeatedly tell us that this burden is light, if we all but truly try to practice it, and that it can dispel the "Babylon" within. In other words, meditative, prayerful care towards ourselves, God, and others, can help us shed our tendencies to control and distort, opening our hearts to receive and convey Divine Peace and Love.<br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18222828</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2019 01:00:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18222828/prayerful_care_dispels_the_babylon_within_interfaith_swedenborgian_reflection_meditation.mp3" length="41794663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Taking the time to centre ourselves and approach others with a prayerful, caring posture often seems easier said than done, especially in the midst of our lives' issues and society's disfunctions. However, sages the world over (from the Dalai Lama to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Taking the time to centre ourselves and approach others with a prayerful, caring posture often seems easier said than done, especially in the midst of our lives' issues and society's disfunctions. However, sages the world over (from the Dalai Lama to the Divine Christ) repeatedly tell us that this burden is light, if we all but truly try to practice it, and that it can dispel the "Babylon" within. In other words, meditative, prayerful care towards ourselves, God, and others, can help us shed our tendencies to control and distort, opening our hearts to receive and convey Divine Peace and Love.<br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship. And visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2613</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>babel,babylon,compassion,meditation,prayer</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e879ce02cef7db56c7fc102de8adef57.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dr Page Morahan on Race Relations, Racism, &amp; Racial Privilege</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-page-morahan-on-race-relations-racism-racial-privilege--18199354</link><description><![CDATA[Longtime Swedenborgian Online Community participant and lay-leader, Dr. Page Morahan, shares her work on race relations with us! <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18199354</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2019 01:01:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18199354/dr_page_morahan_on_race_relations_racism_racial_privilege.mp3" length="58368836" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Longtime Swedenborgian Online Community participant and lay-leader, Dr. Page Morahan, shares her work on race relations with us! 

Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.

Visit your...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Longtime Swedenborgian Online Community participant and lay-leader, Dr. Page Morahan, shares her work on race relations with us! <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />This spirituality has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Blake, George Inness, William Keith, Henry James, Sr., William James, Carl Jung, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki and even Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman). ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3649</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>privelege,race,racism,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8b7d600116bc34f6279b553061348cdf.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Helen Keller's "Holy Passion Pouring Down from the Springs of Infinity"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/helen-keller-s-holy-passion-pouring-down-from-the-springs-of-infinity--18153941</link><description><![CDATA[This Sunday we'll reflect on Helen Keller's belief in a "holy passion pouring down from the springs of Infinity," or a Divine Love that actively worked in her life to help illuminate her "darkness," as she describes in her book My Religion. Scripture tells us that this holy passion rains on each of us, striving to help us turn away from destructiveness and bloom with wisdom and our own holy passion for the Infinite and for others.<br /><br />Read the corresponding Multimedia Message here: <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/helen-keller-holy" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/helen-keller-holy</a><br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast and view our videos at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18153941</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2019 01:04:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18153941/helen_keller_s_holy_passion_pouring_down_from_the_springs_of_infinity.mp3" length="38101995" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This Sunday we'll reflect on Helen Keller's belief in a "holy passion pouring down from the springs of Infinity," or a Divine Love that actively worked in her life to help illuminate her "darkness," as she describes in her book My Religion. Scripture...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This Sunday we'll reflect on Helen Keller's belief in a "holy passion pouring down from the springs of Infinity," or a Divine Love that actively worked in her life to help illuminate her "darkness," as she describes in her book My Religion. Scripture tells us that this holy passion rains on each of us, striving to help us turn away from destructiveness and bloom with wisdom and our own holy passion for the Infinite and for others.<br /><br />Read the corresponding Multimedia Message here: <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/helen-keller-holy" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/helen-keller-holy</a><br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast and view our videos at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2382</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>blindness,divinity,god,helen_keller,holy_passion,keller,passion</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8da1708b26616692c397a3eeeb08cccc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>On Leading Dance for Wellness &amp; Uplifting Health in Community, Interview with Alyssa Cover</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-leading-dance-for-wellness-uplifting-health-in-community-interview-with-alyssa-cover--18059614</link><description><![CDATA[In our interview with Alyssa Cover (Pastor Cory's fiancé) we talk about using dance for wellness and how we can uplift healthy and wholeness in community! <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18059614</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2019 01:00:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18059614/on_leading_dance_for_wellness_uplifting_health_in_community_interview_with_alyssa_cover.mp3" length="66918191" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In our interview with Alyssa Cover (Pastor Cory's fiancé) we talk about using dance for wellness and how we can uplift healthy and wholeness in community! 

Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our interview with Alyssa Cover (Pastor Cory's fiancé) we talk about using dance for wellness and how we can uplift healthy and wholeness in community! <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4183</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>dance,interview,swedenborg,swedenborgian,worship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5b430d9e32cdce48982ca24cb6912c36.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>We Dwell With Divinity - Interfaith-Swedenborgian Reflection &amp; Prayer Service</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-dwell-with-divinity-interfaith-swedenborgian-reflection-prayer-service--18019077</link><description><![CDATA[I looked for God(dess) in my apartment the other day. I kept reading that God dwells with us, feeds us and uplifts us, so I figured she must be close. I first eyed our dog, Ghost, hoping that she might help or that she might be the Holy Ghost in disguise. As she yawned I thought, “No, surely just a dog.” I then poked at our cat, Shiva, who immediately attacked my finger, “Nope, a cat.”<br /><br />I searched everywhere but no luck! Exhausted, I collapsed into a chair, and as I drifted off to sleep a small voice spoke, “Behold, I am with you always. Look no further and see that I Am.” I had heard that God spoke in parables, but this was getting out of hand.<br /><br />Read the corresponding multimedia message at <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/we-dwell-divinity" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/we-dwell-divinity</a><br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast and watch our videos at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18019077</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2019 01:00:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18019077/we_dwell_with_divinity_interfaith_swedenborgian_reflection_prayer_service.mp3" length="49615517" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I looked for God(dess) in my apartment the other day. I kept reading that God dwells with us, feeds us and uplifts us, so I figured she must be close. I first eyed our dog, Ghost, hoping that she might help or that she might be the Holy Ghost in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I looked for God(dess) in my apartment the other day. I kept reading that God dwells with us, feeds us and uplifts us, so I figured she must be close. I first eyed our dog, Ghost, hoping that she might help or that she might be the Holy Ghost in disguise. As she yawned I thought, “No, surely just a dog.” I then poked at our cat, Shiva, who immediately attacked my finger, “Nope, a cat.”<br /><br />I searched everywhere but no luck! Exhausted, I collapsed into a chair, and as I drifted off to sleep a small voice spoke, “Behold, I am with you always. Look no further and see that I Am.” I had heard that God spoke in parables, but this was getting out of hand.<br /><br />Read the corresponding multimedia message at <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/we-dwell-divinity" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/we-dwell-divinity</a><br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast and watch our videos at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3101</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>divinity,interfaith,jesus,prayer,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ed38e2887addd786f0f2ee684822f725.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>William Rotella on Swedenborgian Mystics Throughout the Years - Thursday Interview &amp; Chat</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/william-rotella-on-swedenborgian-mystics-throughout-the-years-thursday-interview-chat--17954079</link><description><![CDATA[Our host Cory Bradford-Watts interviews William Rotella about his research on Swedenborgian mystics. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17954079</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 01:02:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17954079/william_rotella_on_swedenborgian_mystics_throughout_the_years_thursday_interview_chat.mp3" length="72968986" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our host Cory Bradford-Watts interviews William Rotella about his research on Swedenborgian mystics. 

Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.

Visit your affirming interfaith community...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our host Cory Bradford-Watts interviews William Rotella about his research on Swedenborgian mystics. <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4561</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>interview,mystics,research,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/01d16fe53cd98c1234bc01cabf1c676e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mother God Comforts Us With Justice - Interfaith-Swedenborgian Reflection</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mother-god-comforts-us-with-justice-interfaith-swedenborgian-reflection--17910513</link><description><![CDATA[Today we have the great honour of honouring our mothers. Although loved and appreciated, our mothers tend to be unsung heroes and leaders in our society, vital to our upbringing, protection, learning, and healthy living. "Mother" God, a description used throughout scripture, is also often overlooked as passing allegory, not worthy of being carried forward into our thinking and our worship. May we start to remedy this injustice and its often hidden, misogynistic roots for our collective health and just-comfort. Read the corresponding multimedia service at <br /> <br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/mother-god-comforts-with-justice" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/mother-god-comforts-with-justice</a><br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith-Swedenborgian community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an inclusive, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17910513</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2019 01:00:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17910513/mother_god_comforts_us_with_justice_interfaith_swedenborgian_reflection.mp3" length="51964447" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today we have the great honour of honouring our mothers. Although loved and appreciated, our mothers tend to be unsung heroes and leaders in our society, vital to our upbringing, protection, learning, and healthy living. "Mother" God, a description...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we have the great honour of honouring our mothers. Although loved and appreciated, our mothers tend to be unsung heroes and leaders in our society, vital to our upbringing, protection, learning, and healthy living. "Mother" God, a description used throughout scripture, is also often overlooked as passing allegory, not worthy of being carried forward into our thinking and our worship. May we start to remedy this injustice and its often hidden, misogynistic roots for our collective health and just-comfort. Read the corresponding multimedia service at <br /> <br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/mother-god-comforts-with-justice" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/mother-god-comforts-with-justice</a><br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith-Swedenborgian community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an inclusive, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3248</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>god,meditation,mother,mothers,reflection</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aa71e0927d19543ef99f7beb9d19851e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Be Still - Interfaith Reflection &amp; Prayer Service</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-still-interfaith-reflection-prayer-service--17839774</link><description><![CDATA[We explore the benefits of meditation and what it means to Be Still in scripture. Read the corresponding multimedia service at <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/be-still" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/be-still</a><br /> <br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17839774</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2019 21:00:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17839774/be_still_interfaith_reflection_prayer_service.mp3" length="30812786" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We explore the benefits of meditation and what it means to Be Still in scripture. Read the corresponding multimedia service at http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/be-still
 
Chat with our community live during the broadcast at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We explore the benefits of meditation and what it means to Be Still in scripture. Read the corresponding multimedia service at <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/be-still" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/be-still</a><br /> <br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1926</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>god,meditation,reflection,silence,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc2cb0a8c57fa4b085eeb21eb2ad1a78.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview w/ the Youth Director of the Swedenborgian Church of North America, Kurt Fekete</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-w-the-youth-director-of-the-swedenborgian-church-of-north-america-kurt-fekete--17820808</link><description><![CDATA[Kurt Fekete tells us what it's like to lead our interfaith-Christian denomination's youth!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17820808</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2019 01:16:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17820808/interview_w_the_youth_director_of_the_swedenborgian_church_of_north_america_kurt_fekete.mp3" length="54464679" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kurt Fekete tells us what it's like to lead our interfaith-Christian denomination's youth!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kurt Fekete tells us what it's like to lead our interfaith-Christian denomination's youth!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3405</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>camp,church,interfaith,interview,youth</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f7f795440db113322935e6e48cacb0b1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Allow Love to Resurrect Our Hearts - Interfaith Reflection</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/allow-love-to-resurrect-our-hearts-interfaith-reflection--17708536</link><description><![CDATA[Read the corresponding multimedia service at <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/resurrect-our-hearts" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/resurrect-our-hearts</a><br /> <br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17708536</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 01:00:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17708536/allow_love_to_resurrect_our_hearts_interfaith_reflection.mp3" length="54678257" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Read the corresponding multimedia service at http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/resurrect-our-hearts
 
Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.

Visit your affirming interfaith community...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Read the corresponding multimedia service at <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/resurrect-our-hearts" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/resurrect-our-hearts</a><br /> <br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3418</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>easter,growth,heart,love,spirit</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ffbabf0bfdfc601b403c10ef9dcdf34f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence, Dean of the Center for Swedenborgian Studies</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-rev-dr-jim-lawrence-dean-of-the-center-for-swedenborgian-studies--17682958</link><description><![CDATA[Author and Dean of the Center for Swedenborgian Studies, Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence shares his spiritual and work journey with us, as well as how interfaith-Swedenborgianism can be put into spiritual practice.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17682958</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2019 01:00:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17682958/interview_with_rev_dr_jim_lawrence_dean_of_the_center_for_swedenborgian_studies.mp3" length="46325760" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Author and Dean of the Center for Swedenborgian Studies, Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence shares his spiritual and work journey with us, as well as how interfaith-Swedenborgianism can be put into spiritual practice.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Author and Dean of the Center for Swedenborgian Studies, Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence shares his spiritual and work journey with us, as well as how interfaith-Swedenborgianism can be put into spiritual practice.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2896</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>growth,journey,minister,spirituality,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8ffc447aee1898b8ecdcf293ff30f8ce.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What is the "Name" of God(dess)?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-name-of-god-dess--17642504</link><description><![CDATA[Read the corresponding multimedia service at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/name-of-lord-lady" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/name-of-lord-lady</a><br /> <br />In this broadcast we meditate and reflect on what it means for Jesus or anyone to come in the "name" of God(dess).<br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17642504</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2019 01:00:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17642504/what_is_the_name_of_god_dess.mp3" length="47732193" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Read the corresponding multimedia service at http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/name-of-lord-lady
 
In this broadcast we meditate and reflect on what it means for Jesus or anyone to come in the "name" of God(dess).

Chat with our community live...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Read the corresponding multimedia service at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/name-of-lord-lady" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/name-of-lord-lady</a><br /> <br />In this broadcast we meditate and reflect on what it means for Jesus or anyone to come in the "name" of God(dess).<br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2984</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>god,goddess,mystical,name,spiritual</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6bba2b394c89718bd34312589b7fa2d2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Control Problems - Meditative Reflection Service</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/control-problems-meditative-reflection-service--17564553</link><description><![CDATA[Today we are meditating and reflecting on Rev. Dr. George Dole's sermon Control Problems, which you can find here: <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/control-problems" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/control-problems</a> <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17564553</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2019 01:00:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17564553/control_problems_meditative_reflection_service.mp3" length="49109786" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today we are meditating and reflecting on Rev. Dr. George Dole's sermon Control Problems, which you can find here: http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/control-problems 

Chat with our community live during the broadcast at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we are meditating and reflecting on Rev. Dr. George Dole's sermon Control Problems, which you can find here: <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/control-problems" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/control-problems</a> <br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3070</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>awaken,god,meditation,spirit,spiritual</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9ee8689f4fd49b3df124f707c1657e2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Lazare Kokolo, Author of Anarchy in the South of Congo</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-lazare-kokolo-author-of-anarchy-in-the-south-of-congo--17538256</link><description><![CDATA[Lazare shares his journey and perspective with us, including his time in the midst of a Congo rebellion.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17538256</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2019 01:00:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17538256/interview_with_lazare_kokolo_author_of_anarchy_in_the_south_of_congo.mp3" length="57946279" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Lazare shares his journey and perspective with us, including his time in the midst of a Congo rebellion.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lazare shares his journey and perspective with us, including his time in the midst of a Congo rebellion.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3622</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>author,book,congo,journey,spiritual</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d9d3c58e117548e31326b2cf7d1da1b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Heavenly Life Consists of Intending and Doing Healthy, Useful Things</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/heavenly-life-consists-of-intending-and-doing-healthy-useful-things--17426705</link><description><![CDATA[Read today's corresponding multimedia service here: swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/doing-healthy-useful-things<br /><br />And chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17426705</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 01:00:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17426705/heavenly_life_consists_of_intending_and_doing_healthy_useful_things.mp3" length="43766178" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Read today's corresponding multimedia service here: swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/doing-healthy-useful-things

And chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.

Visit your affirming interfaith community...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Read today's corresponding multimedia service here: swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/doing-healthy-useful-things<br /><br />And chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2736</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,interfaith,selfcare,service,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ec5372f254deab5708b00b2ccd6a6a79.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Eleanor Schnarr - Amazing Artist, Researcher &amp; Swedenborgian</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-eleanor-schnarr-amazing-artist-researcher-swedenborgian--17399428</link><description><![CDATA[Amazing artist and long-time Swedenborgian, Eleanor Schnarr, shares her approach to artistry, research, and spirituality.<br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17399428</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2019 01:02:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17399428/interview_with_eleanor_schnarr_amazing_artist_researcher_swedenborgian.mp3" length="72019801" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Amazing artist and long-time Swedenborgian, Eleanor Schnarr, shares her approach to artistry, research, and spirituality.

Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.

Visit your affirming interfaith...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Amazing artist and long-time Swedenborgian, Eleanor Schnarr, shares her approach to artistry, research, and spirituality.<br /><br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4502</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>art,artist,faith,spiritual,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f5dfb0e96ef6d501ad3b762f55921f46.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Overcoming Temptation: Divinity’s Battle for Our Spiritual Wellbeing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/overcoming-temptation-divinity-s-battle-for-our-spiritual-wellbeing--17354297</link><description><![CDATA[Read the corresponding multimedia service at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/overcoming-temptation-spiritual-wellbeing" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/overcoming-temptation-spiritual-wellbeing</a><br /> <br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17354297</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2019 01:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17354297/overcoming_temptation_divinity_s_battle_for_our_spiritual_wellbeing.mp3" length="35050475" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Read the corresponding multimedia service at http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/overcoming-temptation-spiritual-wellbeing
 
Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.

Visit your affirming interfaith...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Read the corresponding multimedia service at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/overcoming-temptation-spiritual-wellbeing" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/overcoming-temptation-spiritual-wellbeing</a><br /> <br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2191</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>interfaith,jesus,lent,temptation,wellbeing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/df46c37624c6a39977a0f2d8884784cc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Swedenborgianism in Australia and Online Spiritual Communities - Interview with Cor Visser-Marchant</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/swedenborgianism-in-australia-and-online-spiritual-communities-interview-with-cor-visser-marchant--17326129</link><description><![CDATA[Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17326129</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2019 01:01:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17326129/swedenborgianism_in_australia_and_online_spiritual_communities_interview_with_cor_visser_marchant.mp3" length="61462988" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.

Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3842</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,spirit,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgianism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3ee787bede5b5e63a7c626a5932e6c1e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Lady / Lord Invites Us Deeper Into Her Diverse Garden</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lady-lord-invites-us-deeper-into-her-diverse-garden--17284061</link><description><![CDATA[Read the corresponding multimedia service at <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=151&friendly_name=invites-us-deeper-into-garden" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=151&friendly_name=invites-us-deeper-into-garden</a><br /> <br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17283567</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2019 01:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17284061/the_lady_lord_invites_us_deeper_into_her_diverse_garden.mp3" length="38675017" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Read the corresponding multimedia service at http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=151&amp;friendly_name=invites-us-deeper-into-garden
 
Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.

Visit your...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Read the corresponding multimedia service at <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=151&friendly_name=invites-us-deeper-into-garden" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=151&friendly_name=invites-us-deeper-into-garden</a><br /> <br />Chat with our community live during the broadcast at swedenborgiancommunity.org/worship.<br /><br />Visit your affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality rooted in mystical Christianity. We open our doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2418</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>garden,god,interfaith,spirit,spiritual</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/eb8bf39c9dbbedddb9ec69cd6eab7306.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Announcement: We've Moved from BlogTalkRadio to Spreaker, &amp; on iTunes &amp; Android</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/announcement-we-ve-moved-from-blogtalkradio-to-spreaker-on-itunes-android--17260349</link><description><![CDATA[We just moved from BlogTalkRadio to Spreaker (<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/user/11123405)" rel="noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/user/11123405)</a>! You can find us there and we're still on iTunes, Android, and YouTube. <br /><br />We're your affirming, interfaith community hoping to uplift you wherever you're at. Visit us at swedenborgiancommunity.org. <br /><br />Song: Grace by Laurie Turley]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2019/03/08/announcement-weve-moved-from-blogtalkradio-to-spreaker-on-itunes-android</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17260349/announcement_weve_moved_from_blogtalkradio_to_spreaker_on_itunes_android.mp3" length="5079585" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We just moved from BlogTalkRadio to Spreaker (https://www.spreaker.com/user/11123405)! You can find us there and we're still on iTunes, Android, and YouTube. 

We're your affirming, interfaith community hoping to uplift you wherever you're at. Visit...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We just moved from BlogTalkRadio to Spreaker (<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/user/11123405)" rel="noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/user/11123405)</a>! You can find us there and we're still on iTunes, Android, and YouTube. <br /><br />We're your affirming, interfaith community hoping to uplift you wherever you're at. Visit us at swedenborgiancommunity.org. <br /><br />Song: Grace by Laurie Turley]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>318</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7db1e76bf960a1d8ca2fea38f6ecc780.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Informal Community Chat with Interfaith-Swedenborgian Music</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/informal-community-chat-with-interfaith-swedenborgian-music--17283043</link><description><![CDATA[We discuss how music uplifts our spirits as we explore Swedenborgian, interfaith music. <br /><br />Visit our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17259505</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2019 02:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17283043/informal_community_chat_with_interfaith_swedenborgian_music.mp3" length="62000065" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We discuss how music uplifts our spirits as we explore Swedenborgian, interfaith music. 

Visit our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss how music uplifts our spirits as we explore Swedenborgian, interfaith music. <br /><br />Visit our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3875</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>interfaith,interviews,music,spirit,spiritual</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/110b080fcdeebce8ece979675972bf43.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>When Truth Feels Like a Yoke</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-truth-feels-like-a-yoke--17214408</link><description><![CDATA[Read the corresponding sermon by Rev. Grant Odhner at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/when-truth-feels" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/when-truth-feels</a><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2019/03/04/when-truth-feels-like-a-yoke</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17214408/when_truth_feels_like_a_yoke.mp3" length="36606164" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Read the corresponding sermon by Rev. Grant Odhner at http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/when-truth-feels

Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg

Join our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Read the corresponding sermon by Rev. Grant Odhner at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/when-truth-feels" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/when-truth-feels</a><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2288</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7db1e76bf960a1d8ca2fea38f6ecc780.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A Blessing in the Midst -  Interfaith Christian Reflection Service</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-blessing-in-the-midst-interfaith-christian-reflection-service--17205282</link><description><![CDATA[Read the corresponding multimedia service at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/blessing-in-the-midst" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/blessing-in-the-midst</a><br /><br /> <br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2019/02/25/a-blessing-in-the-midst--interfaith-christian-reflection-service</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2019 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205282/a_blessing_in_the_midst_interfaith_christian_reflection_service.mp3" length="41813517" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Read the corresponding multimedia service at http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/blessing-in-the-midst

 

Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg

Join our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Read the corresponding multimedia service at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/blessing-in-the-midst" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/blessing-in-the-midst</a><br /><br /> <br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2614</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>blessing,church,cory bradford-watts,interfaith,meditation,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc912aeb06298fd7683222b4df769d6b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Dr. Joy Barnitz - From the Lab to the Boardroom &amp; the Bedside</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-dr-joy-barnitz-from-the-lab-to-the-boardroom-the-bedside--17221725</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Joy Barnitz M.Div., Ph.D. holds the Certificate in Swedenborgian Theology and Certificate in Women's Studies in Religion. She serves as a communion elder in a church dually aligned with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ and is a member of the Pacific Coast Association. She is deeply involved with interfaith work in the Fremont, CA area. She is a Veriditas Certified Labyrinth Facilitator and an informal practitioner of InterPlay. She has avoided social media so far.?<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2019/02/22/interview-with-dr-joy-barnitz--from-the-lab-to-the-boardroom-the-bedside</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2019 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17221725/interview_with_dr_joy_barnitz_from_the_lab_to_the_boardroom_the_bedside.mp3" length="58093946" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Joy Barnitz M.Div., Ph.D. holds the Certificate in Swedenborgian Theology and Certificate in Women's Studies in Religion. She serves as a communion elder in a church dually aligned with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Joy Barnitz M.Div., Ph.D. holds the Certificate in Swedenborgian Theology and Certificate in Women's Studies in Religion. She serves as a communion elder in a church dually aligned with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ and is a member of the Pacific Coast Association. She is deeply involved with interfaith work in the Fremont, CA area. She is a Veriditas Certified Labyrinth Facilitator and an informal practitioner of InterPlay. She has avoided social media so far.?<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3631</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5ba6c8fc7ee12f96a31d6c1ac5ae59b5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Bravery of Humility - Interfaith Christian Reflection Service</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bravery-of-humility-interfaith-christian-reflection-service--17205285</link><description><![CDATA[In a culture where our superheroes are anything but humble, it may seem like we're often being called to a type of egotistic bravado by our entertainment media. And yet, scripture the world over invites us to take the stance of humility - a stance that recognizes the source of all the gifts in our lives and uplifts the good in other people as from that same Divine Source. Read today's corresponding multimedia message at: <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/bravery-of-humility" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/bravery-of-humility</a><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2019/02/18/the-bravery-of-humility</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2019 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205285/the_bravery_of_humility.mp3" length="40614810" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In a culture where our superheroes are anything but humble, it may seem like we're often being called to a type of egotistic bravado by our entertainment media. And yet, scripture the world over invites us to take the stance of humility - a stance...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In a culture where our superheroes are anything but humble, it may seem like we're often being called to a type of egotistic bravado by our entertainment media. And yet, scripture the world over invites us to take the stance of humility - a stance that recognizes the source of all the gifts in our lives and uplifts the good in other people as from that same Divine Source. Read today's corresponding multimedia message at: <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/bravery-of-humility" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/bravery-of-humility</a><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2539</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7532edbca78e8f2ecf452afbe8d562b4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Final Book Club on Heaven &amp; Hell (#521-603) by Emanuel Swedenborg, Session 5 (Re</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-book-club-on-heaven-hell-521-603-by-emanuel-swedenborg-session-5-re--17205402</link><description><![CDATA[Final Book Club on Heaven & Hell (#521-603) by Emanuel Swedenborg, Session 5 (Reading Optional)<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2019/02/15/final-book-club-on-heaven-hell-521-603-by-emanuel-swedenborg-session-5-re</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2019 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205402/final_book_club_on_heaven_hell_521_603_by_emanuel_swedenborg_session_5_re.mp3" length="85876864" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Final Book Club on Heaven &amp; Hell (#521-603) by Emanuel Swedenborg, Session 5 (Reading Optional)

Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg

Join our affirming interfaith community...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Final Book Club on Heaven & Hell (#521-603) by Emanuel Swedenborg, Session 5 (Reading Optional)<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5368</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a020c57335d1d4ff6a366a6a296c50aa.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Being “Swedenborgian” - Honoring the Divine's Dance with Each of Us</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-swedenborgian-honoring-the-divine-s-dance-with-each-of-us--17205287</link><description><![CDATA[Read this broadcast's corresponding multimedia message at <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=151&friendly_name=being-swedenborgian" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=151&friendly_name=being-swedenborgian</a><br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br /><br />Read the corresponding Multi-media Service at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/being-swedenborgian" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/being-swedenborgian</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2019/02/11/being-swedenborgian--honoring-the-divine-evening-reflection-prayer-service</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2019 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205287/being_swedenborgian_honoring_the_divine_evening_reflection_prayer_service.mp3" length="40524531" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Read this broadcast's corresponding multimedia message at http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=151&amp;friendly_name=being-swedenborgian


Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Read this broadcast's corresponding multimedia message at <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=151&friendly_name=being-swedenborgian" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=151&friendly_name=being-swedenborgian</a><br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br /><br />Read the corresponding Multi-media Service at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/being-swedenborgian" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/being-swedenborgian</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2533</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/da4a22b1fc53a2afeca0d30a26eb6f78.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Rev. Shada Sullivan from the Church of the Holy City</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-rev-shada-sullivan-from-the-church-of-the-holy-city--17205288</link><description><![CDATA[Rev. Shada Sullivan is the Pastor of the Swedenborgian Church of the Holy City in Wilmington, Delaware. Raised in Australia, Shada went to college and worked in hospice chaplaincy in the United States.<br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2019/02/08/interview-with-rev-shada-sullivan</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2019 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205288/interview_with_rev_shada_sullivan.mp3" length="63955741" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Rev. Shada Sullivan is the Pastor of the Swedenborgian Church of the Holy City in Wilmington, Delaware. Raised in Australia, Shada went to college and worked in hospice chaplaincy in the United States.


Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rev. Shada Sullivan is the Pastor of the Swedenborgian Church of the Holy City in Wilmington, Delaware. Raised in Australia, Shada went to college and worked in hospice chaplaincy in the United States.<br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3998</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7db1e76bf960a1d8ca2fea38f6ecc780.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Rev. David Brown, Wayferers Chapel's Lead Minister</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-rev-david-brown-wayferers-chapel-s-lead-minister--17205289</link><description><![CDATA[Rev. David Brown has been serving Wayfarers Chapel (<a href="https://www.wayfarerschapel.org/)" rel="noopener">https://www.wayfarerschapel.org/)</a> as lead chapel minister since his ordination into the ministry of the Swedenborgian Church in 2006, and currently oversees rites and sacraments there<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2019/02/01/interview-with-rev-david-brown</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205289/interview_with_rev_david_brown.mp3" length="63768077" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Rev. David Brown has been serving Wayfarers Chapel (https://www.wayfarerschapel.org/) as lead chapel minister since his ordination into the ministry of the Swedenborgian Church in 2006, and currently oversees rites and sacraments there

Call in at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rev. David Brown has been serving Wayfarers Chapel (<a href="https://www.wayfarerschapel.org/)" rel="noopener">https://www.wayfarerschapel.org/)</a> as lead chapel minister since his ordination into the ministry of the Swedenborgian Church in 2006, and currently oversees rites and sacraments there<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3986</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d8f5519147d68d8feb0152e7113186ac.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Lord / Lady is Good to All - Reflection &amp; Prayer Service</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lord-lady-is-good-to-all-reflection-prayer-service--17205403</link><description><![CDATA[You can read the corresponding service The Lord is Good to All by Rev. Dr. George Dole at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/lord-good-to-all" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/lord-good-to-all</a><br /><br /> <br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2019/01/28/the-lord-is-good-to-all-evening-reflection-prayer-service</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205403/the_lord_is_good_to_all_evening_reflection_prayer_service.mp3" length="42840443" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>You can read the corresponding service The Lord is Good to All by Rev. Dr. George Dole at http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/lord-good-to-all

 

Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[You can read the corresponding service The Lord is Good to All by Rev. Dr. George Dole at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/lord-good-to-all" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/lord-good-to-all</a><br /><br /> <br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2678</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8e668300e00d8a9bf1929b55c96a38f3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Book Club 4 on Heaven &amp; Hell by Emanuel Swedenborg - The World of Spirits</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-club-4-on-heaven-hell-by-emanuel-swedenborg-the-world-of-spirits--17205401</link><description><![CDATA[Book Club #4 on Heaven & Hell (#421-535) by Emanuel Swedenborg<br /><br />Heaven and Hell is Swedenborg's most popular book and his fullest report of his experiences in the other world. In it he describes heaven, hell, and the world of spirits that lies between them and how these should inform our living.  <br /><br />Download the ebook at <a href="https://49lirp3us0hl3fg75c1nefee-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/NCE_HeavenandHell_portable.pdf" rel="noopener">https://49lirp3us0hl3fg75c1nefee-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/NCE_HeavenandHell_portable.pdf</a><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2019/01/25/book-club-4-on-heaven-hell-by-emanuel-swedenborg--the-world-of-spirits</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2019 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205401/book_club_4_on_heaven_hell_by_emanuel_swedenborg_the_world_of_spirits.mp3" length="72105945" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Book Club #4 on Heaven &amp; Hell (#421-535) by Emanuel Swedenborg

Heaven and Hell is Swedenborg's most popular book and his fullest report of his experiences in the other world. In it he describes heaven, hell, and the world of spirits that lies between...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Book Club #4 on Heaven & Hell (#421-535) by Emanuel Swedenborg<br /><br />Heaven and Hell is Swedenborg's most popular book and his fullest report of his experiences in the other world. In it he describes heaven, hell, and the world of spirits that lies between them and how these should inform our living.  <br /><br />Download the ebook at <a href="https://49lirp3us0hl3fg75c1nefee-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/NCE_HeavenandHell_portable.pdf" rel="noopener">https://49lirp3us0hl3fg75c1nefee-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/NCE_HeavenandHell_portable.pdf</a><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4507</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7db1e76bf960a1d8ca2fea38f6ecc780.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Let's Stay Together - Goddess' Prayer for Our Oneness - Evening Reflection &amp; Prayer Service</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-stay-together-goddess-prayer-for-our-oneness-evening-reflection-prayer-service--17205302</link><description><![CDATA[Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />The corresponding sermon to this broadcast can be read at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/lets-get-together" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/lets-get-together</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2019/01/21/lets-stay-together-prayer-for-our-oneness-evening-reflection-prayer-service</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2019 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205302/lets_stay_together_prayer_for_our_oneness_evening_reflection_prayer_service.mp3" length="41141439" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg

Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br />The corresponding sermon to this broadcast can be read at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/lets-get-together" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/lets-get-together</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2572</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7db1e76bf960a1d8ca2fea38f6ecc780.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Rev. Dr. David Fekete - Pastor, Author, Musician</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-rev-dr-david-fekete-pastor-author-musician--17205304</link><description><![CDATA[Rev. Dr. David Fekete, co-editor of Our Daily Bread and Pastor of the Church of the Holy City, the Swedenborgian Church in Edmonton, Alberta. He's also a musician and author.<br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br /><br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2019/01/18/interview-with-rev-dr-david-fekete--pastor-author-musician</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205304/interview_with_rev_dr_david_fekete_pastor_author_musician.mp3" length="61539937" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Rev. Dr. David Fekete, co-editor of Our Daily Bread and Pastor of the Church of the Holy City, the Swedenborgian Church in Edmonton, Alberta. He's also a musician and author.


Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rev. Dr. David Fekete, co-editor of Our Daily Bread and Pastor of the Church of the Holy City, the Swedenborgian Church in Edmonton, Alberta. He's also a musician and author.<br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br /><br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3847</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6d7587afecbdc30b8c1c3fe49f535fcd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What is the Point of Holy Sacraments? Receive Your Baptism of Fire &amp; Spirit - Interfaith Reflection</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-point-of-holy-sacraments-receive-your-baptism-of-fire-spirit-interfaith-reflection--17205305</link><description><![CDATA[Read today's corresponding multimedia message here:  <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/sacraments-fire-and-spirit" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/sacraments-fire-and-spirit</a><br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2019/01/14/what-is-the-point-of-holy-sacraments-evening-reflection-prayer-service</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2019 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205305/what_is_the_point_of_holy_sacraments_evening_reflection_prayer_service.mp3" length="42929050" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Read today's corresponding multimedia message here:  http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/sacraments-fire-and-spirit


Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Read today's corresponding multimedia message here:  <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/sacraments-fire-and-spirit" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/sacraments-fire-and-spirit</a><br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2684</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7db1e76bf960a1d8ca2fea38f6ecc780.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Made Them Wise? Epiphany Sunday</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-made-them-wise-epiphany-sunday--17205310</link><description><![CDATA[Read the corresponding sermon at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/what-made-them-wise" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/what-made-them-wise</a><br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2019/01/07/what-made-them-wise</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205310/what_made_them_wise.mp3" length="32509746" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Read the corresponding sermon at http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/what-made-them-wise


Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg


Join our affirming interfaith community...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Read the corresponding sermon at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/what-made-them-wise" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/what-made-them-wise</a><br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2032</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7db1e76bf960a1d8ca2fea38f6ecc780.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Christmas Eve Candlelight Interfaith Reflection and Service</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/christmas-eve-candlelight-interfaith-reflection-and-service--17205309</link><description><![CDATA[May Each and Everyone have a Very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/12/25/christmas-eve-candlelight-interfaith-reflection-and-service</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205309/christmas_eve_candlelight_interfaith_reflection_and_service.mp3" length="42458010" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>May Each and Everyone have a Very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

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Join our affirming interfaith community...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[May Each and Everyone have a Very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2654</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/01024cbcffc1b9147f119ca2c0e81912.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mother Love Come Forth - Advent Week 4 - Interfaith Reflection and Prayer Service</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mother-love-come-forth-advent-week-4-interfaith-reflection-and-prayer-service--17205311</link><description><![CDATA[Read the corresponding multimedia service here: <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/mother-love-come-forth" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/mother-love-come-forth</a><br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/12/24/mother-love-come-forth-advent-4-interfaith-reflection-and-prayer-service</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205311/mother_love_come_forth_advent_4_interfaith_reflection_and_prayer_service.mp3" length="42692485" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Read the corresponding multimedia service here: http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/mother-love-come-forth


Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg


Join our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Read the corresponding multimedia service here: <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/mother-love-come-forth" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/mother-love-come-forth</a><br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2669</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f7779362f7739c08940ba3f65c186e4b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Heaven and Hell by Emanuel Swedenborg, Book Club Session 3</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/heaven-and-hell-by-emanuel-swedenborg-book-club-session-3--17205313</link><description><![CDATA[Heaven and Hell is Swedenborg's most popular book and his fullest report of his experiences in the other world. In it he describes heaven, hell, and the world of spirits that lies between them and how these should inform our living.  Reviewing #303-420<br /><br />Download the ebook at <a href="https://49lirp3us0hl3fg75c1nefee-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/NCE_HeavenandHell_portable.pdf" rel="noopener">https://49lirp3us0hl3fg75c1nefee-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/NCE_HeavenandHell_portable.pdf</a><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/12/21/book-club-session-3-on-heaven-and-hell-by-emanuel-swedenborg</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2018 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205313/book_club_session_3_on_heaven_and_hell_by_emanuel_swedenborg.mp3" length="81248384" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Heaven and Hell is Swedenborg's most popular book and his fullest report of his experiences in the other world. In it he describes heaven, hell, and the world of spirits that lies between them and how these should inform our living.  Reviewing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Heaven and Hell is Swedenborg's most popular book and his fullest report of his experiences in the other world. In it he describes heaven, hell, and the world of spirits that lies between them and how these should inform our living.  Reviewing #303-420<br /><br />Download the ebook at <a href="https://49lirp3us0hl3fg75c1nefee-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/NCE_HeavenandHell_portable.pdf" rel="noopener">https://49lirp3us0hl3fg75c1nefee-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/NCE_HeavenandHell_portable.pdf</a><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5079</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7db1e76bf960a1d8ca2fea38f6ecc780.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Advent, Again - Advent Week 3 on Joy - Interfaith Reflection and Prayer Service</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/advent-again-advent-week-3-on-joy-interfaith-reflection-and-prayer-service--17205318</link><description><![CDATA[You can read the corresponding sermon by Rev. Emily Jane Lemole at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/</a> advent-again<br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/12/17/advent-again-advent-3-interfaith-reflection-and-prayer-service</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2018 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205318/advent_again_advent_3_interfaith_reflection_and_prayer_service.mp3" length="44950719" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>You can read the corresponding sermon by Rev. Emily Jane Lemole at http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/ advent-again


Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg


Join our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[You can read the corresponding sermon by Rev. Emily Jane Lemole at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/</a> advent-again<br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2810</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a2c1dfc25204f11543856fd71b85d361.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Can We Be Christian, Muslim or Any Religion and Also Interfaith?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-can-we-be-christian-muslim-or-any-religion-and-also-interfaith--17205315</link><description><![CDATA[Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/12/14/how-can-we-be-christian-muslim-or-any-religion-and-also-interfaith</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2018 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205315/how_can_we_be_christian_muslim_or_any_religion_and_also_interfaith.mp3" length="60723245" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg

Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3796</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/39298721d68e4ff0f211726671092d2f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Peace Be With, In &amp; Through You - Interfaith Reflection and Prayer Service</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/peace-be-with-in-through-you-interfaith-reflection-and-prayer-service--17205316</link><description><![CDATA[Catch the corresponding multimedia message here: <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=151&friendly_name=peace-be-with-in-and-through-you" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=151&friendly_name=peace-be-with-in-and-through-you</a><br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/12/10/peace-be-with-in-through-you--interfaith-reflection-and-prayer-service</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2018 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205316/peace_be_with_in_through_you_interfaith_reflection_and_prayer_service.mp3" length="40236139" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Catch the corresponding multimedia message here: http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=151&amp;friendly_name=peace-be-with-in-and-through-you


Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Catch the corresponding multimedia message here: <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=151&friendly_name=peace-be-with-in-and-through-you" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=151&friendly_name=peace-be-with-in-and-through-you</a><br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2515</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7db1e76bf960a1d8ca2fea38f6ecc780.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Rev. Sage Cole - Harvard Swedenborgian Chaplain &amp; Church Minister</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-rev-sage-cole-harvard-swedenborgian-chaplain-church-minister--17205314</link><description><![CDATA[Rev. Sage Cole is the Swedenborgian Chaplain at Harvard & Minister of the Swedenborg Chapel in Cambridge, MA, and our Rev. Cory's Peer Mentor.<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/12/07/interview-with-rev-sage-cole--harvard-swedenborgian-chaplain-minister</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2018 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205314/interview_with_rev_sage_cole_harvard_swedenborgian_chaplain_minister.mp3" length="61160848" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Rev. Sage Cole is the Swedenborgian Chaplain at Harvard &amp; Minister of the Swedenborg Chapel in Cambridge, MA, and our Rev. Cory's Peer Mentor.

Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rev. Sage Cole is the Swedenborgian Chaplain at Harvard & Minister of the Swedenborg Chapel in Cambridge, MA, and our Rev. Cory's Peer Mentor.<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3823</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7b475311e9cf7ff2f6bd33f5e833cf2b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Hope, Even in Darkness Interfaith Reflection &amp; Prayer Service</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hope-even-in-darkness-interfaith-reflection-prayer-service--17205326</link><description><![CDATA[Do you find it hard to have hope in today's politics and society? Are there areas of your life that you've given up transforming? Have hope, for Divinity promises transformation even in the darkest of states if we allow her to work it. Catch the corresponding multimedia message here: <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=151&friendly_name=hope-even-in-darkness" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=151&friendly_name=hope-even-in-darkness</a><br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/12/03/hope-even-in-darkness-interfaith-reflection-prayer-service</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2018 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205326/hope_even_in_darkness_interfaith_reflection_prayer_service.mp3" length="38344456" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Do you find it hard to have hope in today's politics and society? Are there areas of your life that you've given up transforming? Have hope, for Divinity promises transformation even in the darkest of states if we allow her to work it. Catch the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you find it hard to have hope in today's politics and society? Are there areas of your life that you've given up transforming? Have hope, for Divinity promises transformation even in the darkest of states if we allow her to work it. Catch the corresponding multimedia message here: <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=151&friendly_name=hope-even-in-darkness" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=151&friendly_name=hope-even-in-darkness</a><br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2397</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6bd6f59109c0b403100a0a24a2d7f8a8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Book Club: Heaven &amp; Hell (#154-302) by Emanuel Swedenborg Session 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-club-heaven-hell-154-302-by-emanuel-swedenborg-session-2--17205319</link><description><![CDATA[Book Club: Heaven & Hell (#154-302) by Emanuel Swedenborg Session 2<br /><br />Heaven and Hell is Swedenborg's most popular book and his fullest report of his experiences in the other world. In it he describes heaven, hell, and the world of spirits that lies between them and how these should inform our living.<br /><br />Download a free ebook of Heaven & Hell<br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/11/30/thursday-book-club-heaven-hell-154-302-by-emanuel-swedenborg-session-2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2018 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205319/thursday_book_club_heaven_hell_154_302_by_emanuel_swedenborg_session_2.mp3" length="99758542" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Book Club: Heaven &amp; Hell (#154-302) by Emanuel Swedenborg Session 2

Heaven and Hell is Swedenborg's most popular book and his fullest report of his experiences in the other world. In it he describes heaven, hell, and the world of spirits that lies...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Book Club: Heaven & Hell (#154-302) by Emanuel Swedenborg Session 2<br /><br />Heaven and Hell is Swedenborg's most popular book and his fullest report of his experiences in the other world. In it he describes heaven, hell, and the world of spirits that lies between them and how these should inform our living.<br /><br />Download a free ebook of Heaven & Hell<br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6235</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7db1e76bf960a1d8ca2fea38f6ecc780.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A Newer Church - Interfaith Reflection, Worship &amp; Prayer Service</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-newer-church-interfaith-reflection-worship-prayer-service--17205320</link><description><![CDATA[Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/11/19/a-newer-church--interfaith-reflection-worship-prayer-service</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2018 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205320/a_newer_church_interfaith_reflection_worship_prayer_service.mp3" length="42796975" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg

Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2675</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7db1e76bf960a1d8ca2fea38f6ecc780.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Rev. Anna Woofenden</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-rev-anna-woofenden--17205322</link><description><![CDATA[Special Guest, Rev. Anna Woofenden on Church Plants, Connecting with People, & Her Current Work Spreading Health, Community & Spirituality. Rev. Anna Woofenden is the founding pastor of the Garden Church and the Feed and Be Fed Farm in San Pedro California, re-imagining church as an interconnected organism, worshiping, loving and serving together while transforming a plot of land into a vibrant urban farm and sanctuary. Through this process, she has become a leading voice in the food and faith movement, particularly in the area of liturgy and entrepreneurial ministry. She is also the founder of the Garden Church's sister non-profit Feed and Be Fed Farm, serving the community by feeding in body and mind and spirit.  <br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/11/16/interview-with-rev-anna-woofenden</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205322/interview_with_rev_anna_woofenden.mp3" length="56688267" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Special Guest, Rev. Anna Woofenden on Church Plants, Connecting with People, &amp; Her Current Work Spreading Health, Community &amp; Spirituality. Rev. Anna Woofenden is the founding pastor of the Garden Church and the Feed and Be Fed Farm in San Pedro...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Special Guest, Rev. Anna Woofenden on Church Plants, Connecting with People, & Her Current Work Spreading Health, Community & Spirituality. Rev. Anna Woofenden is the founding pastor of the Garden Church and the Feed and Be Fed Farm in San Pedro California, re-imagining church as an interconnected organism, worshiping, loving and serving together while transforming a plot of land into a vibrant urban farm and sanctuary. Through this process, she has become a leading voice in the food and faith movement, particularly in the area of liturgy and entrepreneurial ministry. She is also the founder of the Garden Church's sister non-profit Feed and Be Fed Farm, serving the community by feeding in body and mind and spirit.  <br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3544</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ccefb4c0fd47c1fdb52118f36a4fbcfd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Divine Justice: God's Liberation Theology for Us, the Poor  - Interfaith Service</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/divine-justice-god-s-liberation-theology-for-us-the-poor-interfaith-service--17205321</link><description><![CDATA[Read the corresponding multimedia message here: <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/divine-justice" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/divine-justice</a><br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/11/12/divine-justice-gods-liberation-theology-reflection-worship-prayer-service</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2018 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205321/divine_justice_gods_liberation_theology_reflection_worship_prayer_service.mp3" length="39016952" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Read the corresponding multimedia message here: http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/divine-justice


Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg


Join our affirming interfaith...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Read the corresponding multimedia message here: <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/divine-justice" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/divine-justice</a><br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2439</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f0a790525f7d38cd20ee5af6adf9d1cc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Book Club #1 on Heaven &amp; Hell (1-153) by Emanuel Swedenborg</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-club-1-on-heaven-hell-1-153-by-emanuel-swedenborg--17205324</link><description><![CDATA[Heaven and Hell is Swedenborg's most popular book and his fullest report of his experiences in the other world. In it he describes heaven, hell, and the world of spirits that lies between them and how these should inform our living.  Reviewing #1-153<br /><br />Download the ebook at <a href="https://49lirp3us0hl3fg75c1nefee-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/NCE_HeavenandHell_portable.pdf" rel="noopener">https://49lirp3us0hl3fg75c1nefee-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/NCE_HeavenandHell_portable.pdf</a><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/11/09/book-club-1-on-heaven-hell-1-153-by-emanuel-swedenborg</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2018 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205324/book_club_1_on_heaven_hell_1_153_by_emanuel_swedenborg.mp3" length="68170859" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Heaven and Hell is Swedenborg's most popular book and his fullest report of his experiences in the other world. In it he describes heaven, hell, and the world of spirits that lies between them and how these should inform our living.  Reviewing #1-153...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Heaven and Hell is Swedenborg's most popular book and his fullest report of his experiences in the other world. In it he describes heaven, hell, and the world of spirits that lies between them and how these should inform our living.  Reviewing #1-153<br /><br />Download the ebook at <a href="https://49lirp3us0hl3fg75c1nefee-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/NCE_HeavenandHell_portable.pdf" rel="noopener">https://49lirp3us0hl3fg75c1nefee-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/NCE_HeavenandHell_portable.pdf</a><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4261</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7db1e76bf960a1d8ca2fea38f6ecc780.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>An Open Door - Divinity Invites Us to Start Anew in Her - Interfaith Reflection &amp; Prayer Service</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-open-door-divinity-invites-us-to-start-anew-in-her-interfaith-reflection-prayer-service--17205323</link><description><![CDATA[Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Read George Dole's Sermon and Our Multimedia Message, An Open Door, at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/open-door" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/open-door</a><br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/11/05/an-open-door-reflection-prayer-service</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2018 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205323/an_open_door_reflection_prayer_service.mp3" length="42649018" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg


Read George Dole's Sermon and Our Multimedia Message, An Open Door, at http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/open-door


Join our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Read George Dole's Sermon and Our Multimedia Message, An Open Door, at <a href="http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/open-door" rel="noopener">http://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/open-door</a><br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2666</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/681bf9345f6a06819f6baea0d36a5e18.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Alyssa Cover - Dance &amp; Art in Religion, Pop Culture, &amp; Working with Kids</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-alyssa-cover-dance-art-in-religion-pop-culture-working-with-kids--17205327</link><description><![CDATA[Interview with Alyssa Cover - Dance, Religion, Pop Culture, & Working with Kids<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/11/02/interview-with-alyssa-cover</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205327/interview_with_alyssa_cover.mp3" length="62532172" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Interview with Alyssa Cover - Dance, Religion, Pop Culture, &amp; Working with Kids

Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg

Join our affirming interfaith community...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Interview with Alyssa Cover - Dance, Religion, Pop Culture, & Working with Kids<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3909</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/63af81ac938f2cf643a4fcc9819cf65a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A Call to Heal : Our Personal Journey Toward Wholeness</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-call-to-heal-our-personal-journey-toward-wholeness--17205330</link><description><![CDATA[You can read the corresponding message at <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/call-to-heal" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/call-to-heal</a><br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/10/29/a-call-to-heal-reflection-worship-prayer-service</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205330/a_call_to_heal_reflection_worship_prayer_service.mp3" length="38189811" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>You can read the corresponding message at http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/call-to-heal


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Join our affirming interfaith...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[You can read the corresponding message at <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/call-to-heal" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/call-to-heal</a><br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2387</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7db1e76bf960a1d8ca2fea38f6ecc780.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Book Discussion #4: The Universe &amp; I: Where Science &amp; Spirituality Meet by Rev. Dr. George D</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-discussion-4-the-universe-i-where-science-spirituality-meet-by-rev-dr-george-d--17205328</link><description><![CDATA[Final Book Club on The Universe and I: Where Science and Spirituality Meet by George Dole, Chapters 6 and 7.<br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/10/26/book-discussion-4-the-universe-and-i-by-george-dole</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205328/book_discussion_4_the_universe_and_i_by_george_dole.mp3" length="62042324" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Final Book Club on The Universe and I: Where Science and Spirituality Meet by George Dole, Chapters 6 and 7.


Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg


Join our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Final Book Club on The Universe and I: Where Science and Spirituality Meet by George Dole, Chapters 6 and 7.<br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3878</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/82d346a24d1f0614d4f6a86f6361a243.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Good, from Creation - Reject Shame, Accept Internal Healing &amp; Love</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/good-from-creation-reject-shame-accept-internal-healing-love--17205329</link><description><![CDATA[You can read the corresponding service on the website at <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/good-from-creation" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/good-from-creation</a><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/10/22/good-from-creation-reflection-worship-prayer-service</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205329/good_from_creation_reflection_worship_prayer_service.mp3" length="40147950" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>You can read the corresponding service on the website at http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/good-from-creation

Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg

Join our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[You can read the corresponding service on the website at <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/good-from-creation" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/good-from-creation</a><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2510</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a4d06ff427481c11d91d26365297c004.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Special Guest, Dr. Rebecca Esterson - Professor in Sacred Texts &amp; Traditions</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-guest-dr-rebecca-esterson-professor-in-sacred-texts-traditions--17205331</link><description><![CDATA[Special Guest, Dr. Rebecca Esterson: Dorothea Harvey Professor of Swedenborgian Studies & Assistant Professor in Sacred Texts & Traditions at the Center for Swedenborgian Studies and the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA.<br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Participate in our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/10/19/special-guest-dr-rebecca-esterson</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205331/special_guest_dr_rebecca_esterson.mp3" length="62331134" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Special Guest, Dr. Rebecca Esterson: Dorothea Harvey Professor of Swedenborgian Studies &amp; Assistant Professor in Sacred Texts &amp; Traditions at the Center for Swedenborgian Studies and the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA.


Call in at (646)...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Special Guest, Dr. Rebecca Esterson: Dorothea Harvey Professor of Swedenborgian Studies & Assistant Professor in Sacred Texts & Traditions at the Center for Swedenborgian Studies and the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA.<br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Participate in our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3896</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7db1e76bf960a1d8ca2fea38f6ecc780.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A Time to Care - Interfaith Reflection, Worship &amp; Prayer Service</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-time-to-care-interfaith-reflection-worship-prayer-service--17205332</link><description><![CDATA[Often we accept our excuses for why we react and act the way we do, "It's only when someone treats me this way - and it's totally acceptable in that situation." This applies not only to destructive external behavior, but especially destructive behavior within. From anxiety, to an impulse to lash out, disabuse, and control (both ourselves and others), these tendencies we often write off, accepting them as part of our days. Let's tell ourselves, "No longer, now is a time to care, now is a time for peace.” <br /><br />You can read the corresponding service on the website at <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3392" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3392</a><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/10/15/a-time-to-care-reflection-worship-prayer-service</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205332/a_time_to_care_reflection_worship_prayer_service.mp3" length="37525674" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Often we accept our excuses for why we react and act the way we do, "It's only when someone treats me this way - and it's totally acceptable in that situation." This applies not only to destructive external behavior, but especially destructive...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Often we accept our excuses for why we react and act the way we do, "It's only when someone treats me this way - and it's totally acceptable in that situation." This applies not only to destructive external behavior, but especially destructive behavior within. From anxiety, to an impulse to lash out, disabuse, and control (both ourselves and others), these tendencies we often write off, accepting them as part of our days. Let's tell ourselves, "No longer, now is a time to care, now is a time for peace.” <br /><br />You can read the corresponding service on the website at <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3392" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3392</a><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2346</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b38c39f6d0320250e93c34ad0498260e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Book Discussion #3 - The Universe &amp; I: Where Science &amp; Spirituality Meet</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-discussion-3-the-universe-i-where-science-spirituality-meet--17205336</link><description><![CDATA[The Universe & I: Where Science & Spirituality Meet offers scholar and theologian George F. Dole’s thought-provoking insights on the dynamic nature of the ongoing science and religion debate. Why are we here? Where are we headed? Dole argues that to understand these questions, we need not only the grounding of science but also the insights of spirit.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/10/12/book-discussion-3--the-universe-i-where-science-spirituality-meet</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205336/book_discussion_3_the_universe_i_where_science_spirituality_meet.mp3" length="79440711" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Universe &amp; I: Where Science &amp; Spirituality Meet offers scholar and theologian George F. Dole’s thought-provoking insights on the dynamic nature of the ongoing science and religion debate. Why are we here? Where are we headed? Dole argues that to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Universe & I: Where Science & Spirituality Meet offers scholar and theologian George F. Dole’s thought-provoking insights on the dynamic nature of the ongoing science and religion debate. Why are we here? Where are we headed? Dole argues that to understand these questions, we need not only the grounding of science but also the insights of spirit.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4966</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/38f46ab37f216d7757d153bd38e91858.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Near-Death Experiences &amp; Emanuel Swedenborg</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/near-death-experiences-emanuel-swedenborg--17205333</link><description><![CDATA[There are tens of thousands of near-death experience reports on the web and in books, and they have a surprising amount of correlation with Emanuel Swedenborg's visions! Let's look closer at this phenomena and Swedenborg through some reflections by Rev. Wilma Wake and see if it illuminates something for our living, both inward and outward, now and forevermore.<br /> <br />You can read the corresponding service on the website at swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/neardeathandswedenborg<br /> <br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /> <br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/10/08/near-death-experiences-emanuel-swedenborg</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205333/near_death_experiences_emanuel_swedenborg.mp3" length="41953951" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There are tens of thousands of near-death experience reports on the web and in books, and they have a surprising amount of correlation with Emanuel Swedenborg's visions! Let's look closer at this phenomena and Swedenborg through some reflections by...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There are tens of thousands of near-death experience reports on the web and in books, and they have a surprising amount of correlation with Emanuel Swedenborg's visions! Let's look closer at this phenomena and Swedenborg through some reflections by Rev. Wilma Wake and see if it illuminates something for our living, both inward and outward, now and forevermore.<br /> <br />You can read the corresponding service on the website at swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/neardeathandswedenborg<br /> <br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /> <br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2623</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7db1e76bf960a1d8ca2fea38f6ecc780.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Special Guest Rev. Junchol Lee: Taoist, Buddhist, &amp; Swedenborgian</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-guest-rev-junchol-lee-taoist-buddhist-swedenborgian--17205337</link><description><![CDATA[Rev. Junchol Lee is a Swedenborgian Minister and the pastor of the Swedenborgian Church of San Francisco. A native South Korean, he was immersed in several traditions which defines the diverse nature of his spiritual makeup, a mix of the Confucian principles of ethics, the Buddhist practices of meditation and cultivation, a Taoist understanding of the world, and a Swedenborgian religiosity and theology.<br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/10/05/special-guest-rev-junchol-lee-taoist-buddhist-swedenborgian</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205337/special_guest_rev_junchol_lee_taoist_buddhist_swedenborgian.mp3" length="63829935" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Rev. Junchol Lee is a Swedenborgian Minister and the pastor of the Swedenborgian Church of San Francisco. A native South Korean, he was immersed in several traditions which defines the diverse nature of his spiritual makeup, a mix of the Confucian...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rev. Junchol Lee is a Swedenborgian Minister and the pastor of the Swedenborgian Church of San Francisco. A native South Korean, he was immersed in several traditions which defines the diverse nature of his spiritual makeup, a mix of the Confucian principles of ethics, the Buddhist practices of meditation and cultivation, a Taoist understanding of the world, and a Swedenborgian religiosity and theology.<br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3990</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7db1e76bf960a1d8ca2fea38f6ecc780.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Do Not Fear: Walk on Water - Reflection, Worship &amp; Prayer Service</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-not-fear-walk-on-water-reflection-worship-prayer-service--17205335</link><description><![CDATA[We often fear: that we will not heal, that we will never be whole, that more pain is coming, that we'll continue to err, and if cosmic justice exists it will work against our favor. But scriptures tell us, "Do not fear: walk on water."<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Connect with our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/10/01/do-not-fear-walk-on-water--reflection-worship-prayer-service</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205335/do_not_fear_walk_on_water_reflection_worship_prayer_service.mp3" length="41604120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We often fear: that we will not heal, that we will never be whole, that more pain is coming, that we'll continue to err, and if cosmic justice exists it will work against our favor. But scriptures tell us, "Do not fear: walk on water."

Call in at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We often fear: that we will not heal, that we will never be whole, that more pain is coming, that we'll continue to err, and if cosmic justice exists it will work against our favor. But scriptures tell us, "Do not fear: walk on water."<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Connect with our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2601</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ffb0edc829b4e60e7ebecdd043294b10.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Book Discussion #2 - The Universe &amp; I: Where Science &amp; Spirituality Meet by George Dole</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-discussion-2-the-universe-i-where-science-spirituality-meet-by-george-dole--17205342</link><description><![CDATA[The Universe & I: Where Science & Spirituality Meet offers scholar and theologian George F. Dole’s thought-provoking insights on the dynamic nature of the ongoing science and religion debate. Why are we here? Where are we headed? Dole argues that to understand these questions, we need not only the grounding of science but also the insights of spirit.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br />Connect with our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/09/28/thursday-book-discussion--the-universe-and-i-by-george-dole</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205342/thursday_book_discussion_the_universe_and_i_by_george_dole.mp3" length="66614797" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Universe &amp; I: Where Science &amp; Spirituality Meet offers scholar and theologian George F. Dole’s thought-provoking insights on the dynamic nature of the ongoing science and religion debate. Why are we here? Where are we headed? Dole argues that to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Universe & I: Where Science & Spirituality Meet offers scholar and theologian George F. Dole’s thought-provoking insights on the dynamic nature of the ongoing science and religion debate. Why are we here? Where are we headed? Dole argues that to understand these questions, we need not only the grounding of science but also the insights of spirit.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br />Connect with our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4164</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/82d346a24d1f0614d4f6a86f6361a243.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview w/ Dr. Devin Zuber, Assoc Prof of American Studies, Religion, and Lit</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-w-dr-devin-zuber-assoc-prof-of-american-studies-religion-and-lit--17205348</link><description><![CDATA[Our Special Guest, Dr. Devin Zuber is an Associate Professor of American Studies, Religion, and Literature at the Graduate Theological Union and the Center for Swedenborgian Studies.<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/09/21/interview-w-dr-devin-zuber-assoc-prof-of-american-studies-religion-and-lit</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2018 01:08:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205348/interview_w_dr_devin_zuber_assoc_prof_of_american_studies_religion_and_lit.mp3" length="72004381" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our Special Guest, Dr. Devin Zuber is an Associate Professor of American Studies, Religion, and Literature at the Graduate Theological Union and the Center for Swedenborgian Studies.

Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our Special Guest, Dr. Devin Zuber is an Associate Professor of American Studies, Religion, and Literature at the Graduate Theological Union and the Center for Swedenborgian Studies.<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4501</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7db1e76bf960a1d8ca2fea38f6ecc780.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jesus, Zombie God?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-zombie-god--17205338</link><description><![CDATA[The Bible says some pretty crazy things about Christ and what he commands. From him being raised and raising the dead, to his requests that we eat his and each others' flesh, what are we to make of these things? <br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br /><br />Connect with our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/09/17/reflection-worship-prayer-service</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205338/reflection_worship_prayer_service.mp3" length="34737886" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Bible says some pretty crazy things about Christ and what he commands. From him being raised and raising the dead, to his requests that we eat his and each others' flesh, what are we to make of these things? 

Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Bible says some pretty crazy things about Christ and what he commands. From him being raised and raising the dead, to his requests that we eat his and each others' flesh, what are we to make of these things? <br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br /><br />Connect with our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2172</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7db1e76bf960a1d8ca2fea38f6ecc780.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Book Discussion: The Universe and I by George Dole</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-discussion-the-universe-and-i-by-george-dole--17205339</link><description><![CDATA[The Universe & I: Where Science & Spirituality Meet offers scholar and theologian George F. Dole’s thought-provoking insights on the dynamic nature of the ongoing science and religion debate. Why are we here? Where are we headed? Dole argues that to understand these questions, we need not only the grounding of science but also the insights of spirit.<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br /><br />Connect with our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/09/14/book-discussion-the-universe-and-i-by-george-dole</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205339/book_discussion_the_universe_and_i_by_george_dole.mp3" length="58852041" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Universe &amp; I: Where Science &amp; Spirituality Meet offers scholar and theologian George F. Dole’s thought-provoking insights on the dynamic nature of the ongoing science and religion debate. Why are we here? Where are we headed? Dole argues that to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Universe & I: Where Science & Spirituality Meet offers scholar and theologian George F. Dole’s thought-provoking insights on the dynamic nature of the ongoing science and religion debate. Why are we here? Where are we headed? Dole argues that to understand these questions, we need not only the grounding of science but also the insights of spirit.<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br /><br />Connect with our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3679</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/82d346a24d1f0614d4f6a86f6361a243.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Our Choice? Freedom &amp; Receiving Divinity Interfaith Reflection &amp; Prayer Service</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-choice-freedom-receiving-divinity-interfaith-reflection-prayer-service--17205340</link><description><![CDATA[Read Rev. Dr. George Dole's sermon, Our Choice? at <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3387" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3387</a>?<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/09/10/our-choice-freedom-receiving-divinity-interfaith-reflection-prayer-service</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205340/our_choice_freedom_receiving_divinity_interfaith_reflection_prayer_service.mp3" length="28290448" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Read Rev. Dr. George Dole's sermon, Our Choice? at http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3387?

Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg

Join our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Read Rev. Dr. George Dole's sermon, Our Choice? at <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3387" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3387</a>?<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!<br /><br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1769</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/024cae5bb54b2c1ff7efa90eca9d3653.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview w/ Rev. Kit Billings, Pastor of the LaPorte New Church</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-w-rev-kit-billings-pastor-of-the-laporte-new-church--17205344</link><description><![CDATA[Our special guest, Rev. Kit Billings is the Pastor of the LaPorte New Church in LaPorte, IN. <br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/09/07/interview-w-rev-kit-billings-pastor-of-the-laporte-new-church</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205344/interview_w_rev_kit_billings_pastor_of_the_laporte_new_church.mp3" length="57984776" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our special guest, Rev. Kit Billings is the Pastor of the LaPorte New Church in LaPorte, IN. 


Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg


Join our affirming interfaith community...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our special guest, Rev. Kit Billings is the Pastor of the LaPorte New Church in LaPorte, IN. <br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3625</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/09be223604033ee6cbe1800271a7c6c0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Is Hell Real? What is Hell?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-hell-real-what-is-hell--17205343</link><description><![CDATA[ <br /><br />Is Hell real? What is Hell if so? These are questions we may ask as we encounter damning dogma or grapple for an understanding of something that sounds so unGodly and horrible. But are our preconceived notions about Hell somewhat off? What if Heaven is much more open than we often think and Hell a little more "real"?<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/09/03/is-hell-real-what-is-hell</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205343/is_hell_real_what_is_hell.mp3" length="22204126" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle> 

Is Hell real? What is Hell if so? These are questions we may ask as we encounter damning dogma or grapple for an understanding of something that sounds so unGodly and horrible. But are our preconceived notions about Hell somewhat off? What if...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[ <br /><br />Is Hell real? What is Hell if so? These are questions we may ask as we encounter damning dogma or grapple for an understanding of something that sounds so unGodly and horrible. But are our preconceived notions about Hell somewhat off? What if Heaven is much more open than we often think and Hell a little more "real"?<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1388</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/624b7baa6abd55c9ba42172398cce9ab.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Special Guest, Rev. Jane Siebert, President of the Swedenborgian Church</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-guest-rev-jane-siebert-president-of-the-swedenborgian-church--17205345</link><description><![CDATA[Our interview today is with Rev. Jane Siebert, the current president of the Swedenborgian Church of North America.<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/08/31/special-guest-rev-jane-siebert-president-of-the-swedenborgian-church</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205345/special_guest_rev_jane_siebert_president_of_the_swedenborgian_church.mp3" length="56977912" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our interview today is with Rev. Jane Siebert, the current president of the Swedenborgian Church of North America.

Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg

Join our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our interview today is with Rev. Jane Siebert, the current president of the Swedenborgian Church of North America.<br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3562</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/108dfd644e1e65e7c2e6419ef4686de8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Heaven on Wheels - Reflection, Worship &amp; Prayer Service</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/heaven-on-wheels-reflection-worship-prayer-service--17205350</link><description><![CDATA[Heaven meets us where we are, no matter our creed or circumstance. God is trying to uplift you in every moment - how do we better connect with and receive her in turn? <br /><br /><br />Read today's corresponding multimedia service here <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3384&le=1" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3384&le=1</a><br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/08/27/heaven-on-wheels--reflection-worship-prayer-service</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205350/heaven_on_wheels_reflection_worship_prayer_service.mp3" length="26881925" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Heaven meets us where we are, no matter our creed or circumstance. God is trying to uplift you in every moment - how do we better connect with and receive her in turn? 


Read today's corresponding multimedia service...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Heaven meets us where we are, no matter our creed or circumstance. God is trying to uplift you in every moment - how do we better connect with and receive her in turn? <br /><br /><br />Read today's corresponding multimedia service here <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3384&le=1" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3384&le=1</a><br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1681</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7c39640a5d39603979d97640384d0445.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What's Divine Providence? Why Does Evil Exist? - Interfaith Reflection &amp; Chat</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-divine-providence-why-does-evil-exist-interfaith-reflection-chat--17205346</link><description><![CDATA[What is Divine Providence and how does it relate to the purpose of creation, free will, and evil? We'll reflect on these things.  Emanuel Swedenborg had his own opinions - in fact, he wrote a book about them - what's yours? <br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on the mystical Christianity of Emanuel Swedenborg, that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/08/24/whats-divine-providence-why-does-evil-exist--interfaith-reflection-chat</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205346/whats_divine_providence_why_does_evil_exist_interfaith_reflection_chat.mp3" length="55684747" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What is Divine Providence and how does it relate to the purpose of creation, free will, and evil? We'll reflect on these things.  Emanuel Swedenborg had his own opinions - in fact, he wrote a book about them - what's yours? 


Call in at (646)...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is Divine Providence and how does it relate to the purpose of creation, free will, and evil? We'll reflect on these things.  Emanuel Swedenborg had his own opinions - in fact, he wrote a book about them - what's yours? <br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on the mystical Christianity of Emanuel Swedenborg, that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3481</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b8ba0cd66365fba38aeafd5a3b0f7fe9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sex Trafficking-The Plague We Ignore-Reflection, Worship &amp; Prayer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sex-trafficking-the-plague-we-ignore-reflection-worship-prayer--17205347</link><description><![CDATA[Often more vicious than any animal, human beings can be abusive to family, harbor hidden, destructive addictions, and inspire the watered down monsters in our movies. Often, it is the shape of a man in the doorway that strikes the most fear in any heart.<br /><br /><br />What do you think of when you read "sex trafficking"? Perhaps the horrendous kidnapping, sexual abuse, and rape of primarily women, girls, and boys. And yet, sex trafficking goes further. Sex trafficking is a destructive impulse ingrained in much of our societies and everyday breathing, an impulse that allows the monstrously heinous forms just described. It has been a prominent aspect of marriage, family life, political life, religion, and personal life for thousands of years in this world, which includes our internal and cyber-living today. <br /><br /><br />Read today's Multimedia Service here: <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3383" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3383</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live during the service or text chat with us at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/08/20/sex-trafficking-the-plague-we-ignore-reflection-worship-prayer</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205347/sex_trafficking_the_plague_we_ignore_reflection_worship_prayer.mp3" length="28952913" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Often more vicious than any animal, human beings can be abusive to family, harbor hidden, destructive addictions, and inspire the watered down monsters in our movies. Often, it is the shape of a man in the doorway that strikes the most fear in any...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Often more vicious than any animal, human beings can be abusive to family, harbor hidden, destructive addictions, and inspire the watered down monsters in our movies. Often, it is the shape of a man in the doorway that strikes the most fear in any heart.<br /><br /><br />What do you think of when you read "sex trafficking"? Perhaps the horrendous kidnapping, sexual abuse, and rape of primarily women, girls, and boys. And yet, sex trafficking goes further. Sex trafficking is a destructive impulse ingrained in much of our societies and everyday breathing, an impulse that allows the monstrously heinous forms just described. It has been a prominent aspect of marriage, family life, political life, religion, and personal life for thousands of years in this world, which includes our internal and cyber-living today. <br /><br /><br />Read today's Multimedia Service here: <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3383" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3383</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live during the service or text chat with us at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1810</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3d346c5db6c4aaa1a4213c2d5fb70040.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Colin Amato: Associate Marriage &amp; Family Therapist &amp; Seminarian</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-colin-amato-associate-marriage-family-therapist-seminarian--17205358</link><description><![CDATA[As an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, Colin Amato has had experience working with individuals and families; dealing with depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. He also is a student and minister in training at the Center for Swedenborgian Studies and the Pacific School of Religion at the Graduate Theological Union. <br /><br /><br />Colin brings a unique passion for comparative religion, mythology, and spirituality to his clinical work which helps him work with clients from diverse backgrounds that include religious, Atheist, Agnostic, and alternative spiritual seekers. He also brings a passion for dream-work and creative expression!<br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/08/17/interview-with-colin-amato-therapist-seminarian</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205358/interview_with_colin_amato_therapist_seminarian.mp3" length="57799202" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As an Associate Marriage &amp; Family Therapist, Colin Amato has had experience working with individuals and families; dealing with depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. He also is a student and minister in training at the Center for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, Colin Amato has had experience working with individuals and families; dealing with depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. He also is a student and minister in training at the Center for Swedenborgian Studies and the Pacific School of Religion at the Graduate Theological Union. <br /><br /><br />Colin brings a unique passion for comparative religion, mythology, and spirituality to his clinical work which helps him work with clients from diverse backgrounds that include religious, Atheist, Agnostic, and alternative spiritual seekers. He also brings a passion for dream-work and creative expression!<br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborg<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3613</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5c187ef36fd925df048811c5cee88536.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Remember to Sabbath - Reflection &amp; Prayer Service</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/remember-to-sabbath-reflection-prayer-service--17205349</link><description><![CDATA[Reflecting on the interfaith Swedenborgian sermon, "Remember to Sabbath," from the President of the Swedenborgian Church of North America, Rev. Jane Seibert. In it she says, "Remember to sabbath, to rest. Not necessarily keeping a certain day holy, but to recognize the holiness of rest and restoration. It is not about the old legalistic ritual to keep Sunday holy. In today’s world it is about finding time in our lives to be holy, to rest, to care for our bodies and souls, to remember to Sabbath." <br /><br /><br />Find the rest here:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3382" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3382</a><br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 at 9 pm ET on Sundays or text chat with us live during this service!<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :)<br /><br /><br />Swedenborgianism is a pluralistic, mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or no religion: there are many gates to the New Jerusalem!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/08/13/remember-to-sabbath--reflection-prayer-service</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205349/remember_to_sabbath_reflection_prayer_service.mp3" length="26421334" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reflecting on the interfaith Swedenborgian sermon, "Remember to Sabbath," from the President of the Swedenborgian Church of North America, Rev. Jane Seibert. In it she says, "Remember to sabbath, to rest. Not necessarily keeping a certain day holy,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reflecting on the interfaith Swedenborgian sermon, "Remember to Sabbath," from the President of the Swedenborgian Church of North America, Rev. Jane Seibert. In it she says, "Remember to sabbath, to rest. Not necessarily keeping a certain day holy, but to recognize the holiness of rest and restoration. It is not about the old legalistic ritual to keep Sunday holy. In today’s world it is about finding time in our lives to be holy, to rest, to care for our bodies and souls, to remember to Sabbath." <br /><br /><br />Find the rest here:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3382" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3382</a><br /><br /><br />Call in at (646) 564-9571 at 9 pm ET on Sundays or text chat with us live during this service!<br /><br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :)<br /><br /><br />Swedenborgianism is a pluralistic, mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or no religion: there are many gates to the New Jerusalem!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1652</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7db1e76bf960a1d8ca2fea38f6ecc780.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Dr. Soni Werner - Mediator &amp; Author</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-dr-soni-werner-mediator-author--17205357</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Soni Werner shares insight into the rising, impactful profession of mediation. She also tells us about her books, her fascinating career, and what drives her heart. <br /><br />Chat with us live during this service!<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Swedenborgianism is a pluralistic, mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or no religion: there are many gates to the New Jerusalem!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/08/10/interview-with-dr-soni-werner--mediator-author</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2018 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205357/interview_with_dr_soni_werner_mediator_author.mp3" length="67344136" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Soni Werner shares insight into the rising, impactful profession of mediation. She also tells us about her books, her fascinating career, and what drives her heart. 

Chat with us live during this service!

Join our affirming interfaith community...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Soni Werner shares insight into the rising, impactful profession of mediation. She also tells us about her books, her fascinating career, and what drives her heart. <br /><br />Chat with us live during this service!<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Swedenborgianism is a pluralistic, mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or no religion: there are many gates to the New Jerusalem!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4210</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fc8dc4b7285bdc8b0d01e40fd01ac768.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>On Conjugial Love with Roslyn Taylor and Rev. Julie Conaron</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-conjugial-love-with-roslyn-taylor-and-rev-julie-conaron--17205355</link><description><![CDATA[Conjugial Love is a term used in some translations of Emanuel Swedenborg's writings to mean Spiritual Marriage Love or Conjoinment and its descriptions have caused a good amount of controversy among Swedenborgians. What's the importance of this metaphorical "marriage" and why does Biblical scripture go on so much about it? Rev. Julie Conaron and Roslyn Taylor join in on the discussion and share about their monumental project. <br /><br />Call in during the show or text chat with us live, see our website for ways to connect.<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Swedenborgianism is a pluralistic, mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or no religion: there are many gates to the New Jerusalem!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/08/03/on-conjugial-love-with-roslyn-taylor-and-rev-julie-conaron</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205355/on_conjugial_love_with_roslyn_taylor_and_rev_julie_conaron.mp3" length="57089507" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Conjugial Love is a term used in some translations of Emanuel Swedenborg's writings to mean Spiritual Marriage Love or Conjoinment and its descriptions have caused a good amount of controversy among Swedenborgians. What's the importance of this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Conjugial Love is a term used in some translations of Emanuel Swedenborg's writings to mean Spiritual Marriage Love or Conjoinment and its descriptions have caused a good amount of controversy among Swedenborgians. What's the importance of this metaphorical "marriage" and why does Biblical scripture go on so much about it? Rev. Julie Conaron and Roslyn Taylor join in on the discussion and share about their monumental project. <br /><br />Call in during the show or text chat with us live, see our website for ways to connect.<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Swedenborgianism is a pluralistic, mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or no religion: there are many gates to the New Jerusalem!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3569</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1613bf849cb04f88af5b83c27d2f56d8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The One God with Many Faces - Reflection, Worship &amp; Prayer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-one-god-with-many-faces-reflection-worship-prayer--17205359</link><description><![CDATA[Why does Divinity shine like the sun in many scriptures and also show up in so many guises throughout traditions? Does God hope to express him / herself in our "faces" and lives as well? What would that mean? <br /><br />See the corresponding Multimedia Message on our website and chat with us live during the service!<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Swedenborgianism is a pluralistic, affirming spirituality based in mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or no religion: there are many gates to the New Jerusalem!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/07/30/the-one-god-with-many-faces--reflection-worship-prayer</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205359/the_one_god_with_many_faces_reflection_worship_prayer.mp3" length="28220649" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Why does Divinity shine like the sun in many scriptures and also show up in so many guises throughout traditions? Does God hope to express him / herself in our "faces" and lives as well? What would that mean? 

See the corresponding Multimedia...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why does Divinity shine like the sun in many scriptures and also show up in so many guises throughout traditions? Does God hope to express him / herself in our "faces" and lives as well? What would that mean? <br /><br />See the corresponding Multimedia Message on our website and chat with us live during the service!<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Swedenborgianism is a pluralistic, affirming spirituality based in mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or no religion: there are many gates to the New Jerusalem!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1764</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4772e6d3d209e0f4ad27dabb61f6cf6d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Thursday Chat &amp; Reflection - The Year of Our Lord/Lady: The Primacy of Spirit</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/thursday-chat-reflection-the-year-of-our-lord-lady-the-primacy-of-spirit--17205368</link><description><![CDATA[Who is the Lord / Lady and why does her Divinity transcend religion, hopefully touching each of our hearts? And what does it mean to put spirit first?<br /><br />Chat with us live during this service! And find other ways to connect on our website. <br /><br />And join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org! Swedenborgianism is a pluralistic spirituality based in mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths! Learn more here. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/07/27/thursday-chat-reflection--the-year-of-our-lordlady-the-primacy-of-spirit</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205368/thursday_chat_reflection_the_year_of_our_lordlady_the_primacy_of_spirit.mp3" length="58071294" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Who is the Lord / Lady and why does her Divinity transcend religion, hopefully touching each of our hearts? And what does it mean to put spirit first?

Chat with us live during this service! And find other ways to connect on our website. 

And join...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who is the Lord / Lady and why does her Divinity transcend religion, hopefully touching each of our hearts? And what does it mean to put spirit first?<br /><br />Chat with us live during this service! And find other ways to connect on our website. <br /><br />And join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org! Swedenborgianism is a pluralistic spirituality based in mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths! Learn more here. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3630</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0755e7c3d5543fd2c381c97152c04bb8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Employing Spiritual Practice for Personal Growth - Reflection, Worship &amp; Prayer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/employing-spiritual-practice-for-personal-growth-reflection-worship-prayer--17205367</link><description><![CDATA[How do we employ spiritual practice for personal and communal growth? To approach this question we should reflect on what it means to "grow" spiritually, connecting it with the work of internal salvation that the Divine strives to work within us, whatever our religion.<br /><br />Please see the corresponding Multimedia Worship on our website and chat with us live during the prayer service!<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Swedenborgianism is a pluralistic, mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or no religion: there are many gates to the New Jerusalem! ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/07/23/employing-spiritual-practice-for-personal-growth--reflection-worship-prayer</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205367/employing_spiritual_practice_for_personal_growth_reflection_worship_prayer.mp3" length="28562121" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How do we employ spiritual practice for personal and communal growth? To approach this question we should reflect on what it means to "grow" spiritually, connecting it with the work of internal salvation that the Divine strives to work within us,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do we employ spiritual practice for personal and communal growth? To approach this question we should reflect on what it means to "grow" spiritually, connecting it with the work of internal salvation that the Divine strives to work within us, whatever our religion.<br /><br />Please see the corresponding Multimedia Worship on our website and chat with us live during the prayer service!<br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Swedenborgianism is a pluralistic, mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or no religion: there are many gates to the New Jerusalem! ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1786</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watss,music,spiirituality,spiritual practice,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/423a7cc31cd26c59d20a285a1cb4dd53.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Thursday Chat - Spiritual Reflection &amp; Musical Meditation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/thursday-chat-spiritual-reflection-musical-meditation--17205361</link><description><![CDATA[We chat communally about our practices for spiritual reflection and growth (whatever our religion), while our host Rev. Cory encourages us to try out one of his musical meditation practices.<br /><br />Chat with us live during this service! See our website for ways to connect. <br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Swedenborgianism is a pluralistic, mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or no religion: there are many gates to the New Jerusalem! ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/07/20/thursday-chat--spiritual-reflection-musical-meditation</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205361/thursday_chat_spiritual_reflection_musical_meditation.mp3" length="57715192" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We chat communally about our practices for spiritual reflection and growth (whatever our religion), while our host Rev. Cory encourages us to try out one of his musical meditation practices.

Chat with us live during this service! See our website for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We chat communally about our practices for spiritual reflection and growth (whatever our religion), while our host Rev. Cory encourages us to try out one of his musical meditation practices.<br /><br />Chat with us live during this service! See our website for ways to connect. <br /><br />Join our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Swedenborgianism is a pluralistic, mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or no religion: there are many gates to the New Jerusalem! ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3608</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>annual convention,cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8af7e4cdbccdbb350d097c02de380e22.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sunday Spiritual Reflection, Meditation and Prayer Service</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunday-spiritual-reflection-meditation-and-prayer-service--17205362</link><description><![CDATA[Spiritual reflection is something that many of us dismiss, either directly - what's spirit? Reflect? I don't have much time for it. Or subconsciously - it just never comes to mind. Personally, I could do with a little more time to review my perspective, to meditate on my intentions, to become more prayerful, in order to truly cultivate life within and around me.<br /><br />See the corresponding multimedia worship today at <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3377" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3377</a><br /><br />Join our community here and at SwedenborgianCommunity.org! Swedenborgianism is a mystical, pluralistic Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or no religion: there are many gates to the New Jerusalem!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/07/16/sunday-spiritual-reflection-meditation-and-prayer-service</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205362/sunday_spiritual_reflection_meditation_and_prayer_service.mp3" length="27903836" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Spiritual reflection is something that many of us dismiss, either directly - what's spirit? Reflect? I don't have much time for it. Or subconsciously - it just never comes to mind. Personally, I could do with a little more time to review my...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Spiritual reflection is something that many of us dismiss, either directly - what's spirit? Reflect? I don't have much time for it. Or subconsciously - it just never comes to mind. Personally, I could do with a little more time to review my perspective, to meditate on my intentions, to become more prayerful, in order to truly cultivate life within and around me.<br /><br />See the corresponding multimedia worship today at <a href="http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3377" rel="noopener">http://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/content.cfm?id=3377</a><br /><br />Join our community here and at SwedenborgianCommunity.org! Swedenborgianism is a mystical, pluralistic Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or no religion: there are many gates to the New Jerusalem!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1744</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cory bradford-watts,music,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/173089a44a8ec2061122c7ed579e5a70.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Spiritual Reflection and Highlights from the Annual Swedenborgian Convention</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/spiritual-reflection-and-highlights-from-the-annual-swedenborgian-convention--17205363</link><description><![CDATA[Join our community here and at SwedenborgianCommunity.org! Swedenborgianism is a mystical, pluralistic Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or no religion: there are many gates to the New Jerusalem!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/07/13/spiritual-reflection-and-highlights-from-the-annual-swedenborgian-convention</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205363/spiritual_reflection_and_highlights_from_the_annual_swedenborgian_convention.mp3" length="54514043" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join our community here and at SwedenborgianCommunity.org! Swedenborgianism is a mystical, pluralistic Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or no religion: there are many gates to the New Jerusalem!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join our community here and at SwedenborgianCommunity.org! Swedenborgianism is a mystical, pluralistic Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or no religion: there are many gates to the New Jerusalem!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3408</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>annual swedenborgianconvention,christianity religion ministry,cory bradford-watts,spirituality,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7db1e76bf960a1d8ca2fea38f6ecc780.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Wilma Says Good-Bye</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wilma-says-good-bye--17205372</link><description><![CDATA[A Week Filled with Groy: Wilma bids Farewell<br /><br />What is "groy" you ask?   I didn't know either until this week when I made up the word.<br /><br />It's the only way I can describe this week:  a mixture of joy and grief.   Groy.   Life with its mixture and joy and grief.  sometimes stress is mixed in, too.   <br /><br /> <br /><br />Join our community here and at SwedenborgianCommunity.org! Swedenborgianism is a mystical, pluralistic Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or no religion: there are many gates to the New Jerusalem!<br /><br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/07/09/wilma-says-good-bye</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205372/wilma_says_good_bye.mp3" length="27654314" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A Week Filled with Groy: Wilma bids Farewell

What is "groy" you ask?   I didn't know either until this week when I made up the word.

It's the only way I can describe this week:  a mixture of joy and grief.   Groy.   Life with its mixture and joy and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A Week Filled with Groy: Wilma bids Farewell<br /><br />What is "groy" you ask?   I didn't know either until this week when I made up the word.<br /><br />It's the only way I can describe this week:  a mixture of joy and grief.   Groy.   Life with its mixture and joy and grief.  sometimes stress is mixed in, too.   <br /><br /> <br /><br />Join our community here and at SwedenborgianCommunity.org! Swedenborgianism is a mystical, pluralistic Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or no religion: there are many gates to the New Jerusalem!<br /><br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1729</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,rev wilma wake,spirituality,swedenborg,swedenborgian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/657d30acf7aa7428663f5d762c14bc58.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sunday Worship Service from Convention!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunday-worship-service-from-convention--17205365</link><description><![CDATA[Sunday Worship Service from Convention!<br /><br />Join in the discussion as we open the mike to the voices of convention attendees.<br /><br />Visit our website at SwedenborgianCommunity.org]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/07/02/sunday-worship-service-from-convention</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205365/sunday_worship_service_from_convention.mp3" length="29243813" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sunday Worship Service from Convention!

Join in the discussion as we open the mike to the voices of convention attendees.

Visit our website at SwedenborgianCommunity.org</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sunday Worship Service from Convention!<br /><br />Join in the discussion as we open the mike to the voices of convention attendees.<br /><br />Visit our website at SwedenborgianCommunity.org]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1828</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>annual swedenborgian conventio,spirituality,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ea84cf1ff3fc38735e2daa319c3b253f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Community Spiritual Reflection, Live from Convention!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/community-spiritual-reflection-live-from-convention--17205369</link><description><![CDATA[Community Spiritual Reflection, Live from Convention: First Day<br /><br /> <br /><br />Visit our website at SwedenborgianCommunity.org]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/06/29/community-spiritual-reflection-live-from-convention</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205369/community_spiritual_reflection_live_from_convention.mp3" length="44942778" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Community Spiritual Reflection, Live from Convention: First Day

 

Visit our website at SwedenborgianCommunity.org</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Community Spiritual Reflection, Live from Convention: First Day<br /><br /> <br /><br />Visit our website at SwedenborgianCommunity.org]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2809</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>annual swedenborgian conventio,spirituality,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8acda97a4aadf490025794770461b07a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Spiritual Reflections on Change, "Packing for Convention" Prayer Service</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/spiritual-reflections-on-change-packing-for-convention-prayer-service--17205370</link><description><![CDATA[Spiritual Reflections on Change, "Packing for Convention" Prayer Service<br /><br />As Convention draws closer,  Cory and Wilma will be going through life altering experiences. Cory will be ordained at this year's convention and entering the active ministry.  For Wilma, she will be retiring from active ministry.  <br /><br />How do we prepare for life changing events...with fear and trepidation, with sadness, with joy? But, ultimately, we give thanks for all the blessings.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Visit our website at SwedenborgianCommunity.org]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/06/25/spiritual-reflections-on-change-packing-for-convention-prayer-service</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205370/spiritual_reflections_on_change_packing_for_convention_prayer_service.mp3" length="28933687" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Spiritual Reflections on Change, "Packing for Convention" Prayer Service

As Convention draws closer,  Cory and Wilma will be going through life altering experiences. Cory will be ordained at this year's convention and entering the active ministry. ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Spiritual Reflections on Change, "Packing for Convention" Prayer Service<br /><br />As Convention draws closer,  Cory and Wilma will be going through life altering experiences. Cory will be ordained at this year's convention and entering the active ministry.  For Wilma, she will be retiring from active ministry.  <br /><br />How do we prepare for life changing events...with fear and trepidation, with sadness, with joy? But, ultimately, we give thanks for all the blessings.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Visit our website at SwedenborgianCommunity.org]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1809</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>convention,cory bradford-watts,rev. wilma wake,spirituality,swedenborg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8e4b1de725fecf999f8b17739af3f82a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Community Chat with Wilma and Cory Redux</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/community-chat-with-wilma-and-cory-redux--17205373</link><description><![CDATA[ <br /><br />Community Chat with Cory and Wilma. Visit our website at SwedenborgianCommunity.org]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swedenborgiancommunity/2018/06/22/community-chat-with-wilma-and-cory-redux</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 01:20:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17205373/community_chat_with_wilma_and_cory_redux.mp3" length="43415137" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Spiritual Sunshine</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle> 

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Host of Off the Left Eye

 

 

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