Discovering Spirit Within

In the second installment of 12 Powers of the Soul, Rev. Deborah Phillips and Rev. Donna Apidone delve into The Power of Perception by asking these questions: Is perception just a “filter” or does it have deeper implications in our lives? Why does our general perception of being human tend to be an unhealthy one? Can learning to understand what our perceptions tell us help us become more compassio...

In the first installment of 12 Powers of the Soul, Rev. Deborah Phillips and Rev. Donna Apidone examine The Power of Faith. They discuss what Faith means to them and how it works in their lives to keep them centered and focused as the world swirls around them.   Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento....

Emma Curtis Hopkins teaches that there are three realms of life: Material, Mental, and Mystical and that each contributes to our quality of life. Join Rev. Deborah Phillips for a conversation about the meaning of each aspect of the trinity of life that we must keep in balance if we are to live full, productive lives.   Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as A...

Humans are incredibly resilient, but it doesn’t always feel that way.  Join Rev. Deborah and her guest Rev. Donna Apidone for a conversation about how adversity affects us and how to develop resilience, our ability to work through adversity, so we can step out into a new way of being in the world.   Donna Apidone is well-known for her work with CapRadio as host of Morning Edition and CapRadio Read...

The idea of forgiveness is often met with resistance, because the act of forgiving seems to say what happened is OK.  In today's podcast, Rev. Deborah suggests that we turn things around and forgive ourselves, and in the process, untether from the other person to transcend and fully release the experience.   Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Mi...

Do you use affirmations? Do you feel that sometimes you are just trying to be positive when you don’t feel that way at all?  Beyond Positive Thinking offers a look at the difference between real, affirmative living and what is called toxic positivity.  Rev. Deborah gives some down to earth examples, and advice on how to use the process of Denial and Affirmation to help you move through the circums...

In this insightful chat, Rev. Deborah observes that your Presence in life is more important that what you do. Noting that there is no geography in consciousness, she says your presence is vital part of an energetic network that keeps us all connected and that each of us have much to contribute simply by being.   Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistan...

How often do you feel stressed because you are overthinking something? This week, on Discovering Spirit Within Rev. Deborah and Rev. Donna Apidone discuss our human tendency to overthink things, the stress that overthinking causes, and some ways to redirect our minds to ease that stress and allow for ease of flow in our lives.   Donna Apidone is well-known for her work with CapRadio as host of Mor...

When we ask the question, “Would you rather be right or be happy?”, do we mean that we must give up, roll over and play dead?  In “The Need to Be Right,” Rev. Deborah offers a different perspective and suggests ways to help us discover why we have the need to be right, understand that need, and fulfill it in healthy ways.   Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving...

During the pandemic lockdown, a lot of us were unable to deal with the grief and stress of loss. Now that we are emerging, we are confused and uncertain of who we are.  "Recovering Your Self" offers a process to help you discover ways to release the grief and stress by reconnecting with and reclaiming your inner Self.   Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as...

If you ever wondered if you are psychic, the answer is yes: those experiences that transcend the five senses are often called psychic.  Rev. Deborah makes the case, though, that there is a difference between psychism and Intuition; psychism relies on horizontal energy external while intuition is vertical energy that comes from within.   Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster curr...

When we talk about finding your “path” we usually think about that big Life Path and this can be overwhelming. In this podcast, Rev. Deborah posits the idea that the real path is a daily one. As you move through your day from one activity to the next, you are constantly finding your way and it is this path that runs parallel and ultimately blends into your Life Path. Join Rev. Deborah for hints on...

This week on Discovering Spirit Within Rev. Deborah and Rev. Donna Apidone come together to talk about what we have all learned during a year of isolation and general angst. It has been a long and interesting journey and we offer some deep, loving insights into how to use what we have learned as tools for moving forward in our lives.   Donna Apidone is well-known for her work with CapRadio as host...

Do you ever catch yourself trying too hard? In Doing your Best, Rev. Deborah discusses the difference between striving for perfection and simply doing your best in any one moment.   Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within She facilitates a Spi...

In a nod to Easter and other Spring celebrations, Rev. Deborah offers insight into how resurrection is personal, accessible, and active in our everyday lives, and can help us rise in consciousness to remember who we are.  A World Healing meditation rounds out this episode. Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in S...

Why would anyone say “Never Meet Your Heroes?” Revs. Deborah and Donna engage in a deep discussion about how we project our hopes and dreams on other people and are often disappointed. This leads to the awareness that we are always projecting. That projection is our picture of our personal world. Becoming aware of when and what we are projecting can help us build a happier and more fulfilling life...

In this follow-up to the episode, Revising Your Life, Rev. Deborah and Carol Knight discuss some of the different approaches to visualization, their effectiveness, and then share stories of how visualization has worked in their lives. Carol Knight is a certified yoga teacher. For over 9 years she has been a popular teacher at Fusion Yoga in Sacramento. She recently moved to South Carolina where sh...

This week’s episode is Spirituality or Religion?.  Rev. Deborah, and Cameron Lawson are separated in age by about 50 years, but are their views on spirituality all that different? Is there a difference between religion and spirituality? Join them for a lively discussion where they examine how the younger generation approaches spiritualty and what that may mean for the traditional church. Discoveri...

Rev. Deborah goes solo to talk about Finding Your Voice.  Most of us feel that if we really express who we are, we will not be accepted.  In truth, our “voice” is how we express ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually.  And when we understand that, we feel safe, understood, and accepted. Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spi...

In this conversation with Wade Edwards, we delve into the idea that there is a place within us that has never been touched by the outside world. We offer suggestions on how to begin, or expand, a practice that will help you get in touch with your Inner Presence. Then we discuss the practical side of living from the inside out. Join Rev. Deborah and Wade for a deeply inspiring conversation. Wade Ed...

Is it possible to visualize a past event, then walk through it a different way to change the outcome?  This episode of Discovering Spirit Within, Rev. Deborah and Carol Knight explore the teachings of Neville Goddard for a better understanding of how you can clear past negative experiences to improve your quality of life. Carol Knight is a certified yoga teacher. For over 9 years she has been a po...

Rev. Deborah talks with Rachel Lyman, who is the inspiration and driving force behind Interfaith Explorers and a new podcast called Interfaith Connection. Tune in for an enlightening conversation about how an understanding of other faith traditions can contribute to your own spiritual expansion as Rachel shares her journey into becoming a leading light in the Interfaith Community. Rachel Lyman is...

What is the thing we fear most?  According to Rev. James Trapp, it is the fear of loss, and that sense of loss is unique to each person.  This conversation with Rev. Deborah and Rev. James offers some insights into how to acknowledge and transcend our fears, thus finding our way to understanding and a sense of peace and trust. Rev. James Trapp is the Senior Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sac...

Mystery Schools are an ancient tradition. Tune in to Rev. Deborah Phillips and Deanna Frank for an introduction to mystery schools and what they teach. Deanna Frank, is a spiritual advisor, teacher, and tarot expert and the founder of the Sophia Wisdom Teachings. To find out more about Deanna or to book a private reading go to her website at https://sophiawisdomteachings.com/ Discovering Spirit Wi...

Rev. Deborah goes solo in the short but sweet podcast. She says that for any spiritual practice to be meaningful, it must have relevance in your personal life and one way to discover this relevance is to engage in what she calls spiritual exploration. In this podcast, she offers a short description of how she approaches this discipline. Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster curr...