Your Spiritual Journey

Kicking off season 5 of Your Spiritual Journey, Maori Chris Maguren, Dr. Bob's son-in-law, explains many of the Maori spiritual rituals that date back centuries in Aotearoa ("the long white cloud" or New Zealand). We gain an understanding of the welcoming ceremony "powhiri," the tribe "iwi," and the "kapa haka" - ceremonial song, dance and chanting (think Ted Lasso's victory dance). Chris discusse...

In this second interview with Laura Budde, she takes us through the joys and disappointments of hiking the Appalachian Trail with her husband, Paul as they enjoy unbelieveable sunsets and scenery as well as rain, injury, illness, mosquitos and a bear. Laura is challenged spiritually in many ways as she encounters the "dark night of the soul" and comes out the other side stronger, more patient, mor...

This episode brings you wisdom from an Israeli in South Africa and has some minor technical difficulties worth your patience as millionaire Meir Ezra takes you through his journey as the son of a rabbi and as a child born with both feet turned backwards to qualifying for the physical demands of an elite army unit. His ability to recognize the truth in the phrase "I am not my body" at age six, and...

Christian mystic, Amy Lynn is a nationally certified counselor, a licensed psychotherapist, wellness coach and the author of 8 books. She has practiced in the field of psychology for over 20 years and has helped thousands of patients find hope and healing. She runs a private practice in Sioux City, IA and offers Mindful Meditation seminars and empowerment workshops worldwide. She has master's degr...

Brandon Robbins is a Methodist pastor and the author of the 30-day devotional "Beyond the Words" which is used in adult Sunday Schools nationwide. He is also a popular YouTube creator with 250,000+ subscribers and known for his insights on Angel TV's series "The Chosen." In this interview he reveals his mistake as a teen that resulted in having to do community service and his call to ministry. "I...

"My Life as Letty Lind: Many Lifetimes Loving You" is the latest book by Tamar George. Her first book, "Reborn In Time," was 10 years in the making and explores the rise and fall of Atlantis from the perspective of a reborn Atlantean. As a psychic coach, light worker and channel, Tamar relates much that is new to many spiritual ears. She is a true Pittsburgh gem.

Patricia Holly Dove is sister to the podcast host. She is a Reiki Master, a drum circle leader and a vortex locater. She has lived on both coasts and now resides in Lake Havasu, Arizona. Her MBA led her to start her own business and explore a career in real estate. She became a Registered Nurse at age 60 and has followed her own intuition most of her life with the help of her spirit guides.

Caitlin Zeiset was a missionary teacher in Moscow, Russia for 6 years before returning to the U.S., entering motherhood and beginning a journey through seminary studies. She has earned a Masters in Theological Studies from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, studied as a hospital chaplain, and is currently pursuing a career in chaplaincy while working at Waverly Presbyterian Church as their Director...

Dr. Bob and John Wray have a frank discussion of difficult issues that have recently affected the PCUSA and local churches. The mixing of politics and religion, including gender politics has plagued all denominations of the Christian Church in recent years.

Duncan Goheen, PhD. is a certified Pranic Healer, a resident of British Columbia and the co-founder of Global Healthify with his partner, Marilee. They offer interdimensional therapy training for practitioners - therapists, energy healers, coaches, etc., as well as sonic healing and help with sleep disorders. He offers his fascinating story here.

A spontaneous spiritual experience in 2015 changed the life of Robert Althuis. He was a very successful businessman, a Fortune 100 executive and private equity entrepreneur who has become a certified medium and spiritual teacher. His first book, "Never Enoughitis" published in 2022 was soon followed by the totally channeled work, "Love + Truth: The Ethos of Being Spiritual Art."

During her mid-50s and the Covid shut-down, Angela experienced what she calls an epic spiritual breakthrough which included numerous synchronicities. Mary, Mother of Jesus, showed herself as a guide and teacher, and handed Angela a red rose and began calling her the Rose Heart.  Follow her journey from Catholicism to Shamanism.

Author of "I AM: the Power of Discovering Who You Really Are" and "Time in a Bottle: Mastering the Experience of Life," Howard Falco reveals his sudden mind expansion that happened in 2002 and how it has impacted his life and the lives of others. His third book, "Invincible" will be released in 2024. He is the founder of "The 8 Wisdom Foundation" which shares his teachings worldwide.

Sunday school teacher Amy Dove provides the highlights of her spiritual journey including an "aha" moment singing the Messiah and the influence of the book "Honest To God." The probing questions of Adam Dove are valuable for each of us to answer.

Chief Pomaj's (pronounced Po-mi) grandmother taught her respect for the land, for nature, and for all species and that we are all energy, so we never die.  The lessons she learned from her grandmother included how to forage and how to make medicines and tinctures from plants. This knowledge eventually resulted in her founding the Cultural Oasis apothecary in East Liberty 16 years ago. Her intervie...

Author of "Quarks of Light" Rob A. Gentile and his wife, Melanie have devoted their lives to raising their special needs daughter, Maria. At age 56, Rob had a massive heart attack, flatlined, and had a near-death experience that led to his spiritual awakening and a greater understanding of why children suffer. He also has a greater appreciation of life and how we are all connected. His subsequent...

Fatima Gurakar & Nimet Aysan discuss what it is like to grow up a Muslim in Pittsburgh.  These two Muslim teens are wise beyond their ages and leave us with thoughts like: "Don't dim your light just to fit in socially," and "Stay true to who you are."

Retired rheumatologist Mary Chester Wasko discusses the disconnect between faith and medical training.  She reommends that spirituality should be included as part of medical training as a dimension of health and wellness in dealing with health challenges.  She explains why she no longer believes in sychronicity and coincidences, but knows when she is hearing God call.  She sees her life as a pilgr...

Richard Raynault AKA "Richard the Creator" grew up with a father who created the first psychic fairs in North America and who worked with a deep trance psychic to communicate with spirits.  Richard also communicated with "the Evergreens," a collective of spirits, and together they created the Dragonfly, an electronic communication tool that can be used by any of us.  During this episode, Richard c...

Frank Annese has more than 30 TV and movie credits to his name.  You may have seen him on Murder She Wrote, Baywatch, Days of Our Lives, The Dukes of Hazzard, The A-Team, MacGyver, Knight Rider, or on the big screen in any of 9 different movies including The Godfather Part 111, The Departed, and The Town.  Now you can see and hear him in his new role as the CEO of Heavenly Media and Your Communica...

Sarah Soltow found her way to Reiki and healing energy work in 2009 after a long career in education.  Originally from West Virginia, she and her Lutheran minister husband, Fred moved to Phoenix for 6 years until January 2020 when they moved back east to live just outside of Richmond, Virginia.  Her journey to wholeness includes Reiki, crystals, and vibrational energy work.  She finds connection w...

The producers of the Northeast Reiki Retreat for the past two years, John and Heidi Kowalchyk are both Alliance of Divine Love Interfaith ministers, Reiki Masters, sound therapists and drum circle facilitators.  They are the founders of Ripple Effect Spiritual Therapies, a ministry focused on energy-healing and they offer programs and retreats for people of all ages and backgrounds at their home r...

A teacher of the deaf for over 31 years in two countries and two states, Debbie Holden is a Reiki Master and life coach.  As a reverend with Alliance of Divine Love, she has many loving thoughts to share with us.

A 2016 car accident turned the life of Clinical Nurse Specialist Tracey Underhill upside down.  With the loss of her cognitive abilities she had to rely more on her intuition.  While her scienfific mind took a break, she developed more of her emotional intelligence, trusting in divine guidance and Spirit.  Join her in a heartfelt description of a journey through the trauma of an abusive relationsh...

CMU grad, Bill Vandivier has worked in child development, banking, and finally social service.  His spiritual path led him to work with the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth when he left a lucrative career in commercial banking.