The Spiritual Forum

Best-selling author/illustrator Hans Wilhelm returns to share insights into the teachings of modern-day prophetess Gabriele, which form the basis of his short “Life Explained” YouTube videos. This conversation centers on his video “What About Animals?” where we learn about the divinely designed cycle of love and service between humans and animals. Like Unity co-founder Charles Fillmore, Gabriele b...

Inspired by 9/11, the Dalai Lama’s Seeds of Compassion, and indigenous wisdom. Jon Ramer founded the Compassion Games, where competition is replaced by “co-opetition,” and where compassion is made visible through real-world actions. In this episode, Jon outlines the 99-day games (June 21 - September 27) and the four “doorways” to play —Earth, People, Together (shared impact), and Place (bioregions...

Merging her background in computer tech with a mystical awakening, Katherine Marie offers a practical guide to connecting with our spirit guides, referring to them as everyday allies and members of a layered “soul team”. While still dealing with healthy bouts of skepticism, she urges us to be discerning with outer signs as we grow our intuition and learn to recognize breadcrumbs. Whether you’re a...

Guest Jill Jackson shares her insights on the multiple generations of Starseed children -- indigo, blue ray, crystal, rainbow, diamond, golden, and solar -- born into this Earth plane to guide global transformation and rebirth. Each generation has its own unique purpose and she calls us to join and support their respective missions and unique educational needs. We all have vital roles to play duri...

Adam Guzman-Pool, a holistic relationship counselor and author of Lessons on Love, recounts his journey from troubled teen to a 20-year apprenticeship with different indigenous medicine people, healers, and Buddhist teachers, and how meeting his wife redirected his monastic plans to embracing a committed family life. He and Rev. Carol explore the powers of discernment and love in catalyzing person...

Business professor Ronald Dulek and his wife bought a house sight unseen in the African Bush seeking to “squeeze the juice” of life. In the 20 summers they spent there, he learned profound spiritual lessons about humility, presence, facing fear, systems that produce poverty, the importance of unplugging from modern busyness, and finding God in nature. He recounts some fascinating stories about his...

Caregiving is a universal topic, as Rosalynn Carter (1927–2023) once famously stated that everyone will eventually be a caregiver, have been one, need one, or will need one. While it can be an emotionally and physically draining experience, guest Roy Remer brings a new light to caregiving and offers a path to genuinely grow and even thrive through the process. He reframes caregiving as restoring a...

Author and meditation teacher Georg Lolos shares his profound Ego House framework where attention and beliefs fertilize thoughts, pulling us into any of 10 relatable rooms of suffering (control, resistance, greed, hubris, denial, inferiority, neediness, guilt, confusion, and powerlessness). He describes these rooms on both the individual and collective level and provides a road map out of sufferin...

As a tribute to Mother’s Day, author/educator Tami Hay joins Rev. Carol to discuss sacred relationships, mother-child attachment, and how unconditional love and consistency shape lifelong wellbeing, while encouraging us to move beyond victim stories about our childhood with compassion to find truth, healing and freedom. They explore community and extended-family mothering, the Divine as an inner r...

Richard G. Riccardi shares how a New Year’s resolution led him from an irregular, uninspired Catholic practice to visiting 33 worship spaces across denominations, races, cultures and faith traditions. His unique year-long journey was filled with profound personal lessons and heartwarming face-to-face experiences, allowing him to discover the beauty of community, the essence of belonging, and the c...

Life-long meditator Peter Russell makes meditation accessible and effortless. He returns to The Spiritual Forum to discuss his simple and powerful approach to meditation, describing it as a vacation from the busyness of the mind that requires no focus, just relaxation of the body and meeting sensations with curiosity and innocence. Learn how to weave “mini vacations” into daily life through mini a...

Shilpa Manjeshwar shares her journey from high-stress corporate life and lifelong asthma to inner transformation through breathwork and the Hawaiian practice of Ho’oponopono. What began as a search for peace led to emotional release, the experience of deep presence, and unexpected physical healing. Shilpa shares how Ho’oponopono’s four phrases—“I’m sorry, please forgive me, I love you, thank you”—...

Anneke Lucas returns to share her incredible journey of overcoming unimaginable darkness and her path to healing. Her personal story of surviving child sex slavery and trauma-induced mind control in Belgium (circa 1970s) sheds light on the hidden power dynamics that shape our world. We discuss the potential that the Epstein files hold for a collective awakening, the distinction between real and fa...

Michael Gilmour, professor of English and Biblical Literature, brings a fascinating perspective on animals and animal ethics in the Bible. Sharing some little-known scriptures, he sheds light on the bond between God and animals and introduces the idea of living aspirationally - striving for God’s original plan for creation. We also discuss the wisdom in animal tales and the opportunity we have to...

John Bucher, renowned mythologist and executive director of the Joseph Campbell Foundation, joins Rev. Carol to walk through the events of Holy Week and the Easter story. In this lively conversation, they explore some of the story’s themes which when applied to your own life (and the world at large), will help you navigate complexities, defeats, and triumphs. You will hear fresh insights into the...

Dami Roelse shares her incredible journey on the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail, starting at age 65. Through hiking she navigated loss, discovered spiritual truths, and found her zest for life again. Discover how walking became her ultimate spiritual practice and a metaphor for aging gracefully and with purpose. 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts & rate us to spread the light! – https://podcasts.appl...

Discover the groundbreaking world of animal photojournalism with Jo-Anne McArthur. Her work reveals the profound connections and divides between humans and animals, pushing us to reflect on our cultural practices, awaken from our indifference, and ignite our innate compassion. Jo-Anne tells some remarkable stories captured through her lens and offers practices to help us live with the harsh realit...

For as long as Master Sacred Dancer Banafsheh Sayyad can remember, she’s had two passions - one for dance and one for uncovering the mystery of being alive. Born in Iran, her family fled the oppressive regime that took power in 1979.. Against intense cultural pressure, Banafsheh fused her two passions and taught herself to dance, eventually founding Dance of Oneness. In this episode, she shares he...

Lois Bouchard lives with acceptance, surrender, and peace in the face of serious health challenges. Rev. Carol spoke with her three years ago (episode 206) and she is now in palliative care, as calm and fearless as ever, and in service to bereaved people. In this episode Lois shares the power of her deep faith and how she connects with God to embrace the path she has been given. She also shares so...

Dr. Moshe Daniel Block shares his model of reality which begins with the Allness of God seeking to know Itself through material duality. He joins Rev. Carol for a second hour in an intriguing dialogue about Israel's spiritual influence and humanity's journey from darkness to unity. Explore how the ancestral narratives of Ishmael and Isaac shape current events and discover paths to reconciliation a...

Born into orthodox Judaism, Dr. Moshe Daniel Block became a spiritual explorer and seeker of truth at an early age. Currently a naturopathic doctor, he joins Rev. Carol to explore the profound connections between mind and body healing. Merging insights from ancient wisdom and the teachings of Rudolph Steiner, they discuss the challenges facing our current world, the crucial need for inquiry, the c...

What happens when we reconnect with the sacred feminine power within? In this deeply grounding conversation, we explore Inner Power — the divine feminine force that restores balance, awakens compassion, and brings harmony between the feminine and masculine energies within us. This episode dives into healing, self-awareness, ancient wisdom, and the simple yet profound practices that help us return...

Most of us resist change but want other people to change. Psychologist Clare Mann explores the myths of choice that hold us back from change, including those that might better align us with our own natures. Our discussion touches on the existential aspects of identity and group influence, and how these shape our worldview and ingrained habits. Clare's personal and professional experiences provide...

Critical care physician Adam Rizvi offers a heartfelt perspective on life and death, rooted in decades of bedside encounters and the principles of a Course in Miracles. Reflecting on stories from the ICU, Adam illustrates how facing disease and contemplating death call us to grow personally and spiritually. His cross-cultural upbringing (Catholic mother and Muslim father) and dedication to forgive...

In this episode of the Spiritual Forum, Rev. Carol speaks with John Loxley, a recovered alcoholic, DJ, and author, about his spiritual journey and transformative experiences with recovery, prayer, and divine encounters. We discuss the essence of God, the power of surrender, and how pivotal experiences with meditation and psychedelics shaped his understanding of life and connection with a higher po...