Latest Sprituality Podcast Episodes
How To Get Through Distressing Moments In Life - Mary Ellen Swartz
Making a Difference - July 20, 2024 20:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Thou hast been with us always; therefore will we not fear when the earth quakes and mountains are shaken into the heart of the sea. Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the force thereof. ...
Hot & Bothered: Sleepless in Seattle
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - July 17, 2024 22:03 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsOur sister podcast, Hot & Bothered, has recently launched a brand new season with a brand new co-host! Joining Vanessa is media professor and podcaster Hannah McGregor. This season of Hot & Bothered is all about exploring the ideology of romance movies and we started the season off with the 1993 ...
God Stuff, Faith and Forgiveness by Larry Swartz
Making a Difference - July 14, 2024 15:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsListen as Larry blends together the understanding of an omnipresent and neutral Energy we call God (God-Stuff) and how to give it shape and form within our lives - not accidentally, but on purpose with specifics as to what our mind can conceive, this is the process that is called Faith, not hope...
Corruption: Will and Won’t (Book 6, Chapter 3)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - July 11, 2024 16:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Corruption in Chapter 3 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Dumbledore’s errand, Kreacher’s fate, and new leadership at the Ministry! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how can power corrupt? Thank you to Travis ...
Greater Is The Power Within You Than ... by Mary Ellen Swartz
Making a Difference - July 06, 2024 19:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings"That which would annihilate us (the lions of disease, poverty, sorrow) is powerless before a consciousness superbly poised in faith." Let There Be Light by Elizabeth Sand Turner, published by Unity Much symbolism and deep spiritual lessons can be found in the book of Daniel. Listen as Mary Ell...
Greater Is The Power Within You Than (fill in the blank) by Mary Ellen Swartz
Making a Difference - July 06, 2024 19:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings"That which would annihilate us (the lions of disease, poverty, sorrow) is powerless before a consciousness superbly poised in faith." Let There Be Light by Elizabeth Sand Turner, published by Unity Much symbolism and deep spiritual lessons can be found in the book of Daniel. Listen as Mary Ell...
Honesty: Spinner’s End (Book 6, Chapter 2)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - July 04, 2024 16:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Honesty in Chapter 2 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Snape’s honesty, lack thereof, and Draco’s impossible task! Throughout the episode we consider the question: what constitutes a genuinely honest answer? Thank you to our...
Some Practical Thoughts On Spiritual Freedom - Larry Swartz
Making a Difference - June 29, 2024 19:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings"Freedom - The quality or state of being without thought or restrain, bondage, limitation or repression; having a sense of complete well-being. It is a result of regulating one's life according to Principlel, not according to what anyone else may think or say. We can never know the full meaning ...
Honor: The Other Minister (Book 6, Chapter 1)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - June 27, 2024 16:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsWelcome back as we take a look at Book 6 of Harry Potter!! This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Honor in Chapter 1 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Scrimgeour as the new Minister of Magic, Fudge’s many mistakes, and the relationship between honor and shame! T...
What Does It Mean To Pray In The Name Of Jesus? Mary Ellen Swartz
Making a Difference - June 23, 2024 01:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsListen as Mary Ellen shares her understanding of prayer and what it means to pray in the name of Jesus. Prayer is not about asking or begging God to give us what we do not have. Instead, it is saying yes to the good that has already been prepared for us but which we have yet to understand and...
HPST Rewind! A 2019 Live Show
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - June 20, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsToday we're bringing you a never before heard live show Vanessa and Casper did in 2019! They explore the theme of truth in Book 3 Chapter 12, in front of a live audience in San Francisco. Next week we're back with current day Vanessa and Casper who will be reading Book 6 Chapter 1, The Other Mi...
The Invitation | Exodus
Brew City Church - June 16, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsJune 16, 2024 | Brew City Church | Randy Knie
Feeling Persecuted? It's Time To Rejoice! by Larry Swartz
Making a Difference - June 15, 2024 22:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings"Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of justice for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when men shall reproach you and persecute you and speak against you all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Then be glad and rejoice for in this very manner they perse...
Special Edition: Storytelling and Taylor Swift (with Margaret H. Willison)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - June 14, 2024 16:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsVanessa is joined for a small bonus conversation by Margaret H. Willison, faculty on our upcoming Taylor Swift Pilgrimage on Cape Cod. They explore why Taylor's music is such a rich text for sacred reflection and share the things they're most looking forward to on this trip! If you're interested ...
Special Edition: Assorted Bloopers!
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - June 13, 2024 16:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsWe're still off for the next two weeks as we prepare for Book 6 (!!), so today we're bringing you an assortment of bloopers from Book 5. You can find the full versions of our bloopers for each episode over on our patreon. Hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
A Battle and a Pagan Priest | Exodus
Brew City Church - June 09, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsJune 9, 2024 | Brew City Church | Randy Knie
You Can Be A Peacemaker...Really! by Mary Ellen Swartz
Making a Difference - June 08, 2024 23:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God." (Matt. 5:9) Unity defines a peacemaker as "one who has the ability to say 'peace' to the turbulent waves of thought and have them obey." Revealing Word by Unity. Listen as Mary Ellen shares some practical ways anyone can be...
A HPST Rewind! Helplessness: The Other Minister (Series 1, Book 6, Chapter 1)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - June 06, 2024 16:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsWe're off for a few weeks as we prepare for Book 6 (!!), so we're bringing you this throwback episode of HPST from the first time Vanessa and Casper read through Book 6, Chapter 1 through the theme of Helplessness. Hope you enjoy! -- It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars to j...
Learning to Trust | Exodus
Brew City Church - June 02, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsJune 2, 2024 | Brew City Church | Randy Knie
How Can We See God If God Is Spirit? Larry Swartz
Making a Difference - June 01, 2024 18:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. (Matthew 5:8) "A person whose heart is pure directs his/her whole attention to God, to good. Purity is one-pointed vision, the 'single' eye. Impurity, in a spiritual sense, implies double vision, seeing good and evil. When the consciousnes...
Wrap-Up: The Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - May 30, 2024 16:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsVanessa and Matt wrap up their discussion of The Order of the Phoenix with a look back on the entire book! They discuss Dumbledore's choices in this book, Harry's journey out of isolation, and some of the budding romances at Hogwarts. We're off for a few weeks between seasons, but look out for s...
Mercy...Who Deserves It And Who Doesn't? Mary Ellen Swartz
Making a Difference - May 25, 2024 12:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings"Blessed are the merciful for they shall have mercy." (Matthew 5:7) Mercy is often thought of as something given to an offender or someone who it is within our power to punish. What if mercy is actually a life principle that everyone can use and benefit from? Listen as Mary Ellen shares thought...
Love: The Second War Begins (Book 5, Chapter 38)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - May 23, 2024 16:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis week, Vanessa and special guest Nathalie Folkerts explore the theme of Love in Chapter 38 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Hagrid’s caretaking, systemic failures, and loving moments with the kids! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how can we create m...
A Practice Based Faith
Brew City Church - May 19, 2024 05:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsMay 19, 2024 | Brew City Church | Shelly Schmor
What It Means To Hunger and Thirst by Larry Swartz
Making a Difference - May 19, 2024 01:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice for they shall be well satisfied." (Lamsa transl.) Hungering and thirsting are signs of being alive. When we are hungry or thirsty physically we want something to eat or drink however the satisfaction is temporary. Listen as Larry shares thou...
Control: The Lost Prophecy (Book 5, Chapter 37)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - May 16, 2024 16:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis week, Vanessa and special guest Micaela Blei explore the theme of Control in Chapter 37 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Dumbledore’s disclosures, Harry’s anger, and Trelawney’s gift! Throughout the episode we consider the question: what is actually within our cont...
The Warrior God | Exodus
Brew City Church - May 12, 2024 05:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsMay 12, 2024 | Brew City Church | Randy Knie
Meekness Has A Bad Rap - Mary Ellen Swartz
Making a Difference - May 11, 2024 21:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsBlessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth. (Matthew 5:3) Listen as Mary Ellen shares thoughts about meekness getting a "bad rap." The reason is because when meekness is viewed from human only thinking it's often equated with weakness or spinelessness. Meekness is, In fact, a powerfu...
Mercy: The Only One He Ever Feared (Book 5, Chapter 36)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - May 09, 2024 16:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Mercy in Chapter 36 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Dumbledore’s grand return, Lupin’s gentle explanation, and Bellatrix’s punishment! Throughout the episode we consider the question: what distinguishes mercy from thin...
Trust Stand | Exodus
Brew City Church - May 05, 2024 05:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsMay 5, 2024 | Brew City Church | Randy Knie