Discovering Spirit Within

As we move through the different stages/decades of our lives, we might begin to question what we are doing, or panic because we turned 40 and haven’t done what we think we should.  In Endless Opportunities, Rev. Deborah Phillips, reminds us that we are unfinished projects and this feeling of restlessness, of wanting to be more, is a call from our Self. It is a message from the Soul inviting us to...

We come into the world whole and complete. Then we spend the rest of our lives trying to prove that we are “good enough.” Join Rev. Deborah Phillips for some thoughts on why we go down the path of proving our worth when we were never worthless in the first place and gain insights on how recover the sense of enough-ness that is our divine inheritance.   Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thou...

Dr. Carl Jung offered the idea that we have a shadow side to our consciousness and, unfortunately, the shadow is misinterpreted as only holding our faults. Join Rev. Deborah Phillips as she explains the benefits of contrast – how we need shadow and light to show us where we are, that contrast give us our bearings, and why learning to love and integrate our shadow side sets us on the path of love....

“Positive thinking” seems to imply that if you simply pretend that everything is OK life will be perfect.  This, of course, is a gross misunderstanding of the concept. Join Rev. Deborah Phillips as she describes the art of recognizing moments of joy even in the most challenging of circumstances.  She shares examples that show us these moments of joy may be fleeting, but they allow hope to float up...

We say that if you want something deeply enough, you can bring it into your life. But it doesn’t always work like that.  In this discussion, Rev. Deborah Phillips explains how we get caught up in what we don’t want which allows fear to take over. She offers insights into ways to dissolve the fear and discover what you really want in life. Try it, you might be surprised at what you discover about y...

If you have empathy, you are an empath so logically, having sympathy should make you a “sympath.”  Join Rev. Deborah Phillips to learn how understanding the difference between empathy and sympathy can help you navigate the sea of emotions and feelings that we all live in and share.   Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life...

In this episode, Rev. Deborah explains that, while Life is a process that leads from one experience to another and offers no actual destination,  it is possible to find special moments, sweet-spots, that allow you to acknowledge and celebrate your accomplishments.   Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramen...

In this episode, Rev. Deborah addresses the common metaphysical idea that life is just an illusion. She says that relegating life to mere illusion causes us to invalidate our feelings and experiences, thus invalidating our Selves. She then offers us a new perspective on life as illusion that strengthens us and moves us forward.   Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently s...

Berne Brown says that just having an attitude of gratitude is not enough. We do not know real gratitude until we can feel it in our hearts. Rev. Deborah Phillips beleives that Gratitude is the deepest value of thank you, it is an intimate feeling.  So rather than talking about gratitude, she offers a deep meditation to help ignite the gratitude that lives in your heart.  There is an introduction t...

Ideally inner transformation is a slow process that allows you to integrate the changes that are taking place. During this time, it is not unusual to feel irritable and out of sync with the world around you. In this episode called Transformation and the Irritability Factor, Rev. Deborah Phillips explains that this phenomenon is common.  She offers suggestions for coping with that twitchy feeling u...

We live in a “I want it and I want it now!” world and when we don’t get it, we become stressed and unhappy. Cultivating Patience with Rev. Deborah Phillips looks at why we are so impatient and what that impatience does to us, both emotionally and spiritually. Tune in to learn how to make patience, the art of allowing, an integral part of your internal process.   Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordaine...

Why do we put things off, avoid doing what needs to be done?  In "The Art of Procrastination," Rev. Deborah Phillips explores how our level of discomfort keeps us from taking action.  In this discussion, she suggests that procrastination is not necessarily a bad thing, but can be used as a technique that allows us to open to higher guidance and direction.  Tune in to learn how turning procrastinat...

We claim something as ours each time we say “my” this or “my” that.  And when we claim it, we get to keep it.  This discussion by Rev. Deborah Phillips explains how we unconsciously claim things and situations to be our own when we really don’t want to keep them. Tune in to learn ways to consciously release the negative while joyfully claiming our highest good.   Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordain...

Join Rev. Deborah Phillips for a discussion about how powerful and important our words are; that everything begins with our word.  Being aware of what we say and how we say it improves our relationship with the world.  Then she expands this idea into how we can improve our manifestation skills through the art of keeping our words to ourselves and only sharing with our most trusted of allies.   Rev...

In the book, The Universal Christ, Richard Rhor uses Jesus as an example how we can be both wounded and resurrected, or whole, at the same time.  Join Rev. Deborah Phillips as she discusses how we all carry wounds – psychological and emotional, yet function in the world. She offers suggestions how to work with the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual pain of a wounding experience to bring yo...

What is Grace? How do we talk about Grace? Join Rev. Deborah Phillips and Rev. Donna Apidone as they find their way through these questions. Listen as they discuss how Grace operates in their own lives and discover that Grace is that place where you just are and all is well no matter the circumstances.   Donna Apidone is well-known for her work with CapRadio as host of Morning Edition and CapRadio...

Most people think prosperity is only about money or material things.  In this conversation, Rev. Deborah Phillips and Rev. Donna Apidone explore what prosperity really means and how we can listen to discover our internal abundance to bring joy and peace into our lives. The conclude that that prosperity is not limited to money but is an inner quality that tells us we are enough.   Donna Apidone is...

What is courage? Is courage different from bravery? In this conversation, Rev. Deborah Phillips and Rev. Donna Apidone use these questions to spark a deep conversation that leads to the insight that courage is not limited to so-called heroes; Courage is an everyday experience for everyday people. Courage comes from the heart and leads us into compassion for each other.   Donna Apidone is well-know...

Rev. Deborah and Rev. Donna Apidone consider that the heart is more than a symbol for Love. In this conversation they notice that the human heart is the first thing to start and last to stop, that it has an amazing power to direct our minds, and it is our door to compassion. Heart is not only something we have. Heart is our essence; it is who we ARE.   Donna Apidone is well-known for her work with...

Rev. Deborah and Rev. Donna Apidone investigate the idea that the world is an Orderly place. When we understand this, we awaken our ability to merge with the divine and co-create our reality.  When we declare Divine Order and put our trust in the underlying Truth that guides us, our lives fall into place in ways that we could never imagine.   Donna Apidone is well-known for her work with CapRadio...

Join Rev. Deborah and her guest Rev. Donna Apidone for The Power of Imagination, the seventh installment of the 12 Powers of the Soul series. In this energetic conversation, Rev. Deborah and Rev. Donna Apidone delve into how the power of Imagination inspires and motivates us to expand our horizons and live life to the fullest.   Donna Apidone is well-known for her work with CapRadio as host of Mor...

In the sixth installment of 12 Powers of the Soul is The Power of Wisdom.   In this engaging conversation, Rev. Deborah chats with Rev. Donna Apidone about Wisdom. What is Wisdom? What is the difference between advice and wisdom? Is wisdom as good judgement or does it transcend all mental/emotional exertions? How do we learn to access our Personal Wisdom and not to ignore it? Join us for insights...

In this episode Rev. Deborah Phillips and Rev. Donna Apidone ask the question, “How do we make decisions?” To answer that question, they examine the difference between Judgement and Discernment. They conclude that judgment and discernment are not distinct actions, rather, they are points on the spectrum of decision making. Judgement is the mental/emotional aspect while discernment is Spirit infuse...

In the fourth installment of 12 Powers of the Soul, Rev. Deborah Phillips and Rev. Donna Apidone base this episode, The Power of Truth, on the idea that Truth is in the eye of the beholder, yet there is an underlying Truth that permeates the universe -those things that never change and are never affected by the material world. Join us for a deep discussion on finding Truth in your own life.   Rev....

In the third installment of 12 Powers of the Soul, Rev. Deborah Phillips and Rev. Donna Apidone discover the difference between external “rah-rah” energy and internal, joyous engagement. Choosing Enthusiasm as your super-power means that you live from the inside out, allowing your Soul-Will lead you, and as you do so, you become an inspiration to others.  Join us for this deep, insightful conversa...