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Rev. Jacquie taps into the wisdom of George Myers, president of Effectiveness Institute, for tips on thriving in the chaos and change experienced in this pandemic. An expert facilitator, George brings extensive knowledge, energy, and a keen sense of humor to his work. His passion for effective leadership and teamwork has helped individuals and organizations in many industries reach higher levels o...

Emmy-winning performer and writer Faith Rivera joins the show to celebrate her birthday week, her new album, and how the power of music can help us navigate any circumstance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rev. Jacquie is joined by her 17-year-old daughter, Josie; Rev. Diane Venzera, Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator for Unity Worldwide Ministries; and mental health consultant Brijin Gardner, LCSW. They will discuss how teens are experiencing the pandemic, what resources are available for those working with teens, and how we can support our youth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Tracy Brown, RScP, author, speaker, and chair of the Leadership Council for Centers for Spiritual Living, will join Rev. Jacquie to look at how we can answer the question, during this time of global pandemic, What is mine to do? How does our spiritual practice support our ability to be dynamic, nimble, and creative in our soul journey and our community experiences? These are big questions for thes...

As we experience the global pandemic of COVID-19, Rev. Jacquie hosts a panel discussion with New Thought ministers Charline Manuel, Masando Hiraoka, Juan del Hierro, Anne Tabor, and Sunshine Daye. How do we engage oneness and stand in principle during global crisis? Let’s look at how various communities are staying connected during a climate of social distancing. Learn more about your ad choices....

Kelley Hunt is a woman who has muscled her way into the music scene on her own terms with an identity steeped in blues, roots, and gospel traditions and a refreshing originality. She plays for many Unity and CSL services, and she joins Rev. Jacquie to talk about what it means to have a brave voice and the transformative power of music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining Rev. Jacquie today is healer, warrior, and storyteller Amita Swadhin. They founded Mirror Memoirs, an oral history project centering on the narratives and healing of LGBTQ survivors of color in the movement to end child sexual abuse. This project uses storytelling and survivor leadership to illuminate the needs and wisdom of survivors at this vulnerable intersection that has not been widel...

Use your inner artist to express healthy anger! Empathic healer Matt Kahn joins Rev. Jacquie in this episode to talk about how you can do your most profound spiritual work from the a loving, heart-centered perspective. Matt has become an internet sensation with his transformational and often humorous videos. His new book is The Universe Always Has a Plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Rev. Jacquie invites Apostle La’Shawn McIntosh, who serves as pastor at Fresh Wind Restoration Center in Dallas, Texas, to close out Black History Month. La’Shawn and her spiritual community are committed to living a life of excellence, and she shares the value of supporting our LGBTQ community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rev. Dinah Chapman grew up as a preacher’s kid and will talk about how culture and New Thought spirituality intersect and shape lived experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rev. Jacquie is joined by Rev. Charline Manuel to talk about the many great Black leaders in New Thought and how their ministries continue to influence all of us. Rev. Charline will share her personal experiences and ministry work and how she has been inspired by greatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many leaders in Unity participate in civil rights and activism. Rev. Jackie Hawkins is a guest on the show today to talk about her personal history of activism and how we might better illuminate the path of spiritual social action in Unity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To kick off Black History Month 2020, Unity minister Rev. Sandra Campbell joins Rev. Jacquie with an overview of what’s hot at Unity Urban Ministerial School. Let’s learn about the rich history of this school and what’s movin’ and shakin’ there today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rev. Jacquie invites sound healer Teri Wilder to the show to share all about the power of bringing good vibrations into people's lives. Teri’s passion for sound healing brought her to the gong, which has transformed her life with a new depth of vibrational experiences. She travels the country sharing music, sounds, and energy work that support wholeness, well-being, creativity, and peace. Learn mo...

Rev. Myra McFadden continues to share with Rev. Jacquie the journey of her cancer experience and what it means to awaken to joy in the midst of any circumstance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Word editor Rev. Teresa Burton joins Rev. Jacquie to talk about the beauty of Advent and what it means to be present to the gift of Christmas through faith, love, and peace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unitarian Universalist minister Rev. Rose Schwab joins Rev. Jacquie to talk about poverty, privilege, Advent, and spiritual practice. Rev. Rose’s church has recently brought a lawsuit against the city of Lenexa, Kansas, after the city denied their request to provide a homeless shelter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rev. Jacquie invites media team cohorts Andy Waggoner and Hillary Larson to the show today. Together they have served both Unity Worldwide Ministries and now Unity World Headquarters to produce video resources to share the message of Unity with the world in a relevant and accessible way. They will discuss their favorite projects, behind the scenes experiences, and what inspires them to push the cr...

Rev. Jacquie invites Sue K. Riley and Richard Mekdeci, founders of emPower Music and Arts, to Voices of Unity. Sue and Richard have pioneered a New Thought music community and ministry resources through their work, including events like the banner emPower Music Festival (Posi Fest) that will be at Unity Village April 29–May 3, 2020. Register at empowerma.com/festival. Learn more about your ad choi...

This week we welcome Rev. Mark Fuss and Cheri Jamison. Did you know Unity creates free spiritual resources for health care and correctional facilities, individuals in financial need, and the blind and visually impaired? Mark and Cheri will discuss Message of Hope, the Unity outreach program that shares the assurance of God’s love and grace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Rev. Myra McFadden, senior minister of Unity of Kansas City North, has been on the show a few times sharing her journey through a colon cancer experience. She has now completed 8 out of 12 rounds of chemotherapy, and she will share how this journey has affected her ministry and how she continues to rise up each day for healing, for life, and for joy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Rev. Jacquie is excited to have Katy Koontz, editor of Unity Magazine, on the show. Having won Folio and Ozzie Awards in 2018, Unity Magazine has been nominated again in 2019, and Katy was named on the Folio: 100 list. Learn how covers are chosen and what’s new and exciting in this banner publication by Unity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rev. Anne Tabor, senior minister at Unity of Arlington, Texas, is back with Rev. Jacquie to discuss current events, the importance of using a spiritual lens, and avoiding spiritual bypass when talking about politics and controversial happenings of the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rev. Jacquie closes Hispanic Heritage Month on Voices of Unity with the fabulous Magie Cook! Magie (Magdalena De La Cruz Cook Garcia) is a Latina businesswoman who was born in an orphanage in Mexico and grew up in poverty with 68 brothers and sisters. Magie will share her story of how she went from losing her basketball scholarship to growing a multimillion dollar salsa business and returning to t...

As Rev. Jacquie continues to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Voices of Unity, she is joined by Rev. Juan del Hierro, Associate Minister at Unity on the Bay in Miami, Florida. Rev. Juan serves on the Board of Directors at Unity World Headquarters, and, as a husband and father, he serves his community and the world as a spiritual social activist. Celebrating you, Juan, as a dynamic Latinx leade...