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Unity Books has recently published a revision of The Essential Charles Fillmore: A Guide to Practical Mysticism and Metaphysics that is compiled and edited by today’s guest, Rev. James Gaither, Th. D. Charles Fillmore had radical ideas about God, the divine power of human beings, and the spiritual principles that govern the universe. Let’s dive into this book with commentary by Jim. Learn more abo...

After the loss of her two-month-old daughter, MFT psychotherapist Lily Dulan created The Name Work, a cross-pollination of proven psychological modalities, spiritual healing applications, and ancient yoga. Learn how to move through grief in a profound and transformational way with Lily Dulan and Rev. Jacquie on this episode of Voices of Unity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Rev. Jacquie invites author and soul coach Rima Bonario, Th. D., to have a conversation about personal transformation. How do we make change that lasts? Rima will offer techniques and tools that we can all use as intentional guidance in our own transformation processes! Inspiring music by Kelley Hunt will be included! Learn more about Jacquie, Kelley, and Rima at womankind.live. Learn more about y...

Rev. Sharon Connors joins Rev. Jacquie on Voices of Unity to discuss her new book Adventures in Resilience: Ignite the 12 Powers in You to Create a Radiant Life. You have an opportunity to tap into your inherent spiritual capabilities to create the rich, meaningful life you were born to lead! Learn how you can explore these gifts and abilities in your own life. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Psychologist, researcher, and author Melanie Dean, Ph. D., is here to share her new book, The Hidden Power of Emotions. Melanie explains that most of us focus on thinking positively to create the life we want, but science shows that it is our feelings that matter most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author and former first lady of Oregon, Cylvia Hayes joins Rev. Jacquie to share her new book, When Life Blows Up: A Guide to Peace, Power, and Reinvention. Cylvia experienced a public shaming during her time as first lady of Oregon that was a catalyst for a powerful spiritual transformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Election Day on Voices of Unity will bring prayers, affirmations, and music prepared by Rev. Jacquie and a variety of New Thought artists. Pray (and vote) the change you want to see in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rev. Jacquie is joined by Unity leader Mike McCord to talk about the Unity EarthCare team and their current initiatives and goals. This team rose up from the grass roots of the Unity movement, coming from the deep desire to express the Unity belief in our oneness with all divine life in ways that directly impact our planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These unprecedented times keep getting more ... unprecedented. Rev. Jacquie spends this hour with music and meditation, featuring New Thought artists Daniel Nahmod, Faith Rivera, Jack Fowler, Bukeka, Karen Drucker, Amy Steinberg, and Eddie Watkins Jr. Let us be agents of love! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rev. Jacquie features the bilingual prayer service from World Day of Prayer 2020 in this episode. As multimedia director at Unity World Headquarters, Rev. Jacquie suggested that this prayer service be held as a truly bilingual service—not presented first in English then translated into Spanish, but rather a weaving together of the two languages. Rev. Patricia Bass and Rev. Juan del Hierro said yes...

Rev. Jacquie has put together a special playlist of New Thought music for this World Day of Prayer week. The World Day of Prayer theme is "From Fear to Faith," and Rev. Jacquie will talk about how these songs can help and inspire our faith practices. Turn up the volume for this episode and keep your boogie shoes nearby! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rev. Jacquie invites the hospital chaplain from Unity of San Antonio, Jennifer "Birdie" Shawker, to share wisdom and insight gained from working inside the "COVID tent" at a hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Birdie serves as the Communications and Activities Coordinator at Unity of San Antonio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Healing rarely encompasses only one aspect of our being. Rev. Jacquie and Rev. Myra McFadden will explore how to engage a healing practice that addresses body, mind, and spirit. Rev. Myra has more than 30 years of experience as a mental health professional, has been an ordained Unity minister for 10 years, and has endured a cancer experience. She will have much to share with us on this important t...

Many people have the unfortunate experience of abuse, oppression, or rejection from religious communities. Rev. Jacquie invites Cheri Jamison to talk about the process of healing from these experiences. Find inner peace, develop self-awareness and compassion, and empower yourself to continue on an enlightening spiritual journey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continuing the theme of healing, today’s show is a conversation about wounds of the heart and how Unity teachings can be applied to emotional and spiritual healing. Rev. Sheree Taylor-Jones joins the conversation with Rev. Jacquie, sharing her ministry, her podcast, and her personal healing journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rev. Jacquie invites founder of Evolving Enneagram and Unity minister Rev. Nhiên Vuong to discuss how the Enneagram can deepen our spiritual practice. As we liberate ourselves from unskillful patterns that do not serve our highest potential, we experience more peace, love, and joy in our lives. We are less fragmented, less distracted, and we can look at ourselves compassionately, feeling a greater...

Reconnect with your authentic self by embracing the magic within! Author and intuitive medium Shelly Wilson joins Rev. Jacquie on the show to talk about how to choose a life with passion, presence, and purpose. You are a beautiful, unique, and miraculous creation—it is time to recognize and embrace the magic within! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Closing out Pride Month, Rev. Jacquie is joined by Rev. Evin Wilkins, senior minister at Unity of Madison, Wisconsin. Evin is a contributor to the Worthy booklet published by Unity this year—his story is powerful. Let’s celebrate the stories of our transgender family with pride! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rev. Jacquie is joined by Rev. Kelly Isola, Unity minister and chair of the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council. They will take a look at how Jesus used his power and privilege to upset the conventional wisdom of his community. Some of his most well-known parables are not what you think they are! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rev. Jacquie continues Pride Month on Voices of Unity with Cydney, Laura, and baby Asa Carl as guests. Laura and Cydney will share their journey to parenthood, especially during the pandemic, but also regarding the nuances of being a queer couple seeking to have a baby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrating this Pride Month, Rev. Jacquie talks with Revs. Christy Snow and Dale Worley about their work facilitating retreats and working with LGBTQ people. As ordained ministers and professional musicians, they bring a unique blend of skills that leave retreat participants engaged, empowered, and living from joy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rev. Jacquie continues the conversation with life coach Tamie Rising to identify spiritual tools and principles that we can all access during life challenges. This episode will focus on action steps that can be applied personally and in our family and work relationships. Tune in and tune up in Spirit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This pandemic has many of us scrambling to put our spiritual tools into practice as we endure these uncertain months. Rev. Jacquie invites life coach Tamie Rising to the show for a conversation on practicing spiritual principles in the face of uncertainty, high stress, anxiety, and abrupt life change. What are the tools? Do the principles really work? Tamie is a longtime Unity congregant, speaker,...

New Thought artist Karen Drucker graces Voices of Unity today. The newly published Unity booklet The Heart of Healing features lyrics from a selection of Karen’s songs, and Karen shares her inspiration and process for writing the songs. She will share more about her career as a singer/songwriter, and we will play some of our favorite tracks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Rev. Jacquie is honored to have her great-aunt Dolores Huerta on the show today. Dolores turned 90 on April 10, 2020, and is still going strong as the nation’s longest serving civil rights activist. We will celebrate Dolores’ birthday on this Cinco de Mayo episode and learn what she is up to today and how the pandemic has altered her methods of advocacy and community education. Learn more about yo...