Portland Center for Spiritual Living Podcast
791 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsPortland Center for Spiritual Living provides spiritual tools to transform lives and make the world a better place.
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Envision: Begin With the End
October 06, 2019 18:00 - 26.8 MBRev. Larry kicks-off Prosperity Month with a discussion of how to use the Law of Attraction. We must start with the end vision of the future in mind. He's using Marc Allen's "The Greatest Secret of All" for inspiration. Download a guide to the Spiritual Practice of Visioning.
The Spiritual Practice of Enjoying Yourself
September 29, 2019 18:00 - 24.4 MBVisiting Minister Rev. Bonnie Anderson describes Enjoying Yourself as a spiritual practice. If we're part of Spirit, don't you think it wants to have a good time through us?
Three Commitments and Four Thieves
September 22, 2019 18:00 - 30 MBRev. Larry concludes his work illustrating the Spiritual Principle of Focus. Find out why the commitments to Mastery, Purpose and Accountability are so important. He's using Gary Keller's The One Thing for inspiration.
With Purpose and Priority
September 15, 2019 18:00 - 25.7 MBRev. Larry shows you how success is based on creating Purpose and Priority. He's using Gary Keller's bestseller "The One Thing" for inspiration. Learn about creating a divine purpose and giving it a priority in your life.
A Focus on Success
September 08, 2019 18:00 - 24.7 MBRev. Larry guides you through an extended meditation to provide an area of focus for your life and a question to ask about taking action in that one area. He's using Gary Keller's bestseller "The One Thing" for inspiration.
2019 Fall Information
September 02, 2019 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBJoin Rev. Larry and Marilyn Sprague in this informational podcast as they talk about some of the classes and content available specifically for our online audience. For more information go to https://cslportland.org and look under the "online" menu item.
The Great Lies
September 01, 2019 18:00 - 24.8 MBRev. Larry starts a month dedicated to learning more about the spiritual Law of Focus. Find out how some of our beliefs stand in the way of using this mental tool effectively. He's using Gary Keller's book "The One Thing" for inspiration.
Why Are We Here?
August 25, 2019 18:00 - 21.1 MBMarilyn Sprague, RScP, completes our series on positive change using Matt Kahn's book "Everything is Here to Help You" for inspiration. Today she discusses our life's purpose and how we might see the Universe guiding us through it.
The Golden Question
August 18, 2019 18:00 - 27.4 MBRev. Larry explains how to process negative emotions in a healthy way and then ask the Golden Question: "What if the worst things that happen to me are my greatest opportunities?" He's using Matt Kahn's book "Everything Is Here To Help You" for inspiration.
Everything Is Here To Help You
August 11, 2019 18:00 - 26 MBRev. Larry continues the series on spiritual evolution using Matt Kahn's book "Everything Is Here To Help You." This week he discusses how all emotions (even the unpleasant ones) can be used to our advantage. They really are here to help us!
Ending The Inner War
August 04, 2019 18:00 - 23.4 MBRev. Larry begins a series on spiritual evolution using Matt Kahn's book "Everything Is Here To Help You." Have you noticed conflicting voices in your head? Learn how to improve your life by shutting down thoughts of worry, anticipation and regret.
Believe In Yourself
July 28, 2019 18:00 - 27.7 MBRev. Larry finishes using Kelly Robbins' "Trust Your Next Step" for inspiration. He discusses why self confidence and good self esteem are an important part in making your dreams come true. It is done unto you as you believe (in yourself).
Success (May Have Some Failure)
July 21, 2019 18:00 - 36 MBRev. Larry continues "freedom month" and using Kelly Robbins' "Trust Your Next Step" for inspiration. When we cover new ground, we can experience setbacks. Learn how to deal with missteps as well as success (notes for the 4-part process provided).
Past the Edge
July 14, 2019 18:00 - 21.8 MBRev. Larry continues "freedom month" and using Kelly Robbins' "Trust Your Next Step" for inspiration. Once you've made a commitment to your vision of the future, all you need to do is make an informed next step (notes provided). God will take care of the rest.
The Trail Map
July 07, 2019 18:00 - 25.3 MBRev. Larry starts "freedom month" by shaking us out of our comfort zone. He's using Kelly Robbins' "Trust Your Next Step" for inspiration. Learn how to move beyond your current limits into a new world of possibilities (notes provided).
Practitioner Sunday: Living In Oneness
June 30, 2019 18:00 - 32.3 MBIt's Practitioner Sunday and Rev. Larry welcomes two of the Center’s Licensed Practitioners to the podium. Simona Matteucci and Marci Beck deliver complementary messages of the essential unity and oneness of all life.
Cosmic Consciousness
June 23, 2019 18:00 - 26.5 MBRev. Larry ends his series on Unity and oneness using Ernest Holmes' book "The Beverly Hills Lectures" for inspiration. Learn about cosmic consciousness and use Holmes' metaphysical chart to understand our unique idea of the trinity.
A Focus On Life
June 16, 2019 18:00 - 27.7 MBRev. Larry continues working with Ernest Holmes' "Beverly Hills Lectures." Discover how to use your mind to change your life’s conditions. Spirit responds to your focused thoughts, beliefs and ideas. Can you think yourself into prosperity? -—Absolutely!
Pathway of Wholeness
June 09, 2019 18:00 - 24.8 MBRev. Larry offers a Pathway of Wholeness based on mental equivalents. He's using Ernest Holmes' "Beverly Hills Lectures," as a basis for discussing the development of mental patterns to create more Love, Life, Harmony, Peace and Abundance in our lives.
Good News Sunday
June 02, 2019 18:00 - 20.3 MBRev. Larry begins using Ernest Holmes' "Beverly Hills Lectures" for a new series on wholeness and unity. Despite what you might read and hear, the world if full of great news. Find out how you can focus on the positive and live a wonderful life.
The Inner and Outer Gardens
May 26, 2019 18:00 - 24.7 MBMarilyn Sprague, RScP, concludes our series of Christiane Northrup's "Making Life Easy." Learn why taking care of ourselves, seeking pleasurable outcomes, and finding a supportive group of friends and family are so important to “Make Life Easy.”
Making Life Easy
May 19, 2019 18:00 - 21.8 MBMarilyn Sprague, RScP, discusses how we can use our connection to the Divine to live in a state of grace. She's using Christiane Northrup's "Making Life Easy" for inspiration. You can align your thoughts with the life principle and Life gets easier!
The Direct Connection
May 12, 2019 18:00 - 27.9 MBRev. Larry continues his series on wholeness and grace using Christiane Northrup's book "Making Life Easy." This week he talks about our communication with Spirit as a divine source of wisdom, comfort and support. How do you communication with Spirit?
Temporary, Yet Eternal
May 05, 2019 18:00 - 24.9 MBRev. Larry begins a series on wholeness and grace using Christiane Northrup's book "Making Life Easy" for inspiration. Find out three key principles for making your life easier and the relief present when you "take the long view."
Diving Into the Emotional You
April 28, 2019 18:00 - 24.1 MBSpeaker Rev. Christine Green discusses emotional intelligence. She provides ways of understanding our emotions and the means for taking dominion over them. Give up being in "emotional reaction" to life and take responsibility for a life of your choice.
Easter: Reconciliation and Rebirth
April 21, 2019 18:00 - 18.8 MBRev. Larry's Easter message for 2019. He's concluding the material from Howard Thurman's "Disciple of the Spirit" and focusing on the idea of reconciliation of our outer and inner lives. In order to be reborn, we have to accept our lives as they are.
The Breath of God
April 14, 2019 18:00 - 31.8 MBRev. Larry continues his study of Howard Thurman's "Disciplines of the Spirit" while reviewing the principles of Wholeness and Unity. See what you can learn about the pain/wholeness principle and how to be a loving witness to those in distress.
A Commitment To Life
March 31, 2019 18:00 - 26.8 MBLeading up to Easter, Rev. Larry showcases the Christian author Howard Thurman for inspiration. In "Disciplines of the Spirit" we learn three new Spiritual Principles and how to harness the full creative power of Spirit, Itself.
The Chicken And The Egg
March 24, 2019 18:00 - 23.9 MBRev. Larry finishes the series using Iyanla Vanzant's book "Trust" for inspiration. Learn how you can trust the natural processes of the universe to bring you a life that is largely good, supportive, safe and joyous.
Trust Or Consequences
March 17, 2019 18:00 - 24.8 MBRev. Larry talks about how we can learn to trust each other more effectively. He's using Iyanla Vanzant's book "Trust" for inspiration. Through forgiveness, discernment and an open heart we begin to see trust as a multi-layered experience.
God and Gravity
March 10, 2019 18:00 - 19.1 MBRev. Larry series on "Trust" continues with an exploration of how we can trust God. Learn the difference between trusting principles vs. personalities. He's using Iyanla Vanzant's book "Trust" for inspiration.
Can You Trust Yourself?
March 03, 2019 19:00 - 23.4 MBRev. Larry begins a series using Iyanla Vanzant's book "Trust" for inspiration. Today he talks about trusting yourself—-your opinions, your choices and your sense of self. "What other people think of you is none of your business."
Keep Your Head In The Clouds
February 24, 2019 19:00 - 24.1 MBRev. Larry completes the month of possibility thinking using Mendhi Audlen's book "What If It All Goes Right?" If you keep your dreams alive, despite outside "facts," you will provide a template for the Divine Create Process to use in co-creation.
Follow Your Bliss
February 17, 2019 19:00 - 25.3 MBRev. Larry continues a month of possibility thinking using Mendhi Audlen's book "What If It All Goes Right?" for inspiration. Find out how you can tell if you're on your path of fulfillment by following your bliss.
Letting Go Is Not Giving Up
February 10, 2019 19:00 - 30.7 MBRev. Larry continues his month of "Beyond the Basics" using Mendhi Audlen's book "What If It All Goes Right?" for inspiration. Learn how to use your emotions as a signpost for finding mixed-thinking and misalignment in our thoughts, beliefs and prayers.
What If?
February 03, 2019 19:00 - 25.1 MBRev. Larry starts a new series on intentional and positive thinking using Mendhi Audlen's book "What If It All Goes Right?" for inspiration. Learn how to use "What If?" to harness the full power of the Divine Creative Process. Use Rev. Larry’s diagram to see how it can work for you.
How To Use It
January 27, 2019 19:00 - 27.5 MBMarilyn Sprague, RScP, concludes our study of the basics of Science of Mind. This week she talks about the many "spiritual practices" that we might use to take advantage of the Divine Creative Process.
The Thing Itself
January 06, 2019 19:00 - 18.9 MBRev. Larry takes us "Back to the Basics" of Science of Mind with his discussion of what God is. Do you believe in a guy in the sky on a throne who's judging you? Maybe it's time to upgrade your beliefs! Maybe it's time to learn about "The Thing Itself!"
The Golden Bowl: New Year/New Life
December 30, 2018 19:00 - 22.7 MBRev. Larry guides us through making new year's intentions that really work. Go beyond quickly-forgotten resolutions and making lasting changes in your life for 2019.
Christmas, Simplified
December 23, 2018 19:00 - 15 MBEnjoy Rev. Larry's short Christmas message. Find out how you can give the best gift of all: yourself. Do you have what it takes to bring more light into the world in 2019?
Purposeful Relationships
December 16, 2018 19:00 - 22.2 MBMarilyn Sprague, RScP plans to ”Declutter Your Mind," by suggesting that we might apply these principles to our relationships. Do you have relationships that drag you down or lift you up? She's using S.J. Scott and Barrie Davenport's book for inspiration.
Your Core Values
December 09, 2018 19:00 - 27.6 MBRev. Larry talks about using our core values as a way to provide direction in our lives. He’s using “Declutter Your Mind” by S.J. Scott and Barrie Davenport for inspiration. Take the Values Survey and learn how to de-stress your life.
Declutter Your Mind
December 02, 2018 19:00 - 20.6 MBMarilyn Sprague, RScP, begins a series to prepare us for newness in 2019. In order to experience something new, we must be free from mental clutter and limiting beliefs. She’s using “Declutter Your Mind” by S.J. Scott and Barrie Davenport for inspiration.
The Path of Mindfulness
November 25, 2018 19:00 - 22.6 MBMarilyn Sprague, RScP completes the 4-part series using Sylvia Boorstein's book "Happiness is an Inside Job" for inspiration. Learn how living in the present moment can create immediate access to profound happiness.
Always A Silver Lining
November 18, 2018 19:00 - 21.1 MBRev. Larry continues the series on happiness by discussing how to re-direct our thoughts and emotions. He's using Sylvia Boorstein's book "Happiness is an Inside Job" for inspiration. Do you have a "Happiness Playlist?"
Kindness: Gateway to Happiness
November 11, 2018 19:00 - 30 MBRev. Larry continues the series on happiness by reflecting on the Buddhist notion of "wise effort." He's using Sylvia Boorstein's book "Happiness is an Inside Job" for inspiration. Do you use lovingkindness in your words and actions?
Happiness Is An Inside Job
November 04, 2018 19:00 - 27.6 MBRev. Larry begins a series on happiness using Sylvia Boorstein's book "Happiness is an Inside Job" for inspiration. He starts with the 2018 update on the World Happiness Report. Learn the origins of true happiness.
Living In Abundance
October 28, 2018 18:00 - 25.9 MBRev. Larry concludes prosperity month with a talk about being spiritual while still part of our earthly existence. Learn about Spiritual Principles of Abundance. He's using Jim Rosemergy's book "Even Mystics Have Bills to Pay" for inspiration.
One Source: One Infinite Supply
October 21, 2018 18:00 - 25.1 MBRev. Larry continues prosperity month with Jim Rosemergy's "Even Mystics Have Bills To Pay." Are you pushed into abundance to pay your bills or are you pulled into prosperity by your mission and vision? Find out the true source of everything!
Expectations Are Everything
October 14, 2018 18:00 - 31.5 MBRev. Larry continues prosperity month using Jim Rosemergy's book "Even Mystics Have Bills To Pay." You can harness the power of your Attention, Expectations and Faith to create financial freedom and prosperity.