Best Sbnr Podcasts (2024)

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Spiritual But Not Religious (SBNR) 5:38

17d ago5:38

5:38

These insight sub-episodes are mirrored on our primary YouTube channel which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@NilesHeckman/videosBy Niles Heckman

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Inadvertent Suggestions 37:41

8h ago37:41

37:41

Carol found herself telling people that after the age of 50, their experiences will be repeats of previous experiences. Then she found that she was experiences an uncomfortable number of repeats. Rev. Bill helps unpack what's going on, and how to use creative words in a helpful and uplifting way. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podc…

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What is Patternicity? 4:02

3d ago4:02

4:02

These insight sub-episodes are mirrored on our primary YouTube channel which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@NilesHeckman/videosBy Niles Heckman

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Prayers for Emotional Wholeness 38:13

7d ago38:13

38:13

The fundamental notion of "God is all there is" has been coming up for Carol, especially as people consider the idea of putting their self-care and spiritual practice on a summer hiatus. Rev. Bill discusses why that insight - really understanding the naturte of Oneness- is a transformational understanding for people as they dive into the New Though…

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Respect For Wise Elders 4:52

10d ago4:52

4:52

These insight sub-episodes are mirrored on our primary YouTube channel which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@NilesHeckman/videosBy Niles Heckman

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Getting Started with Practical Prayer 39:58

14d ago39:58

39:58

As we begin our practice of Practical Prayer, we don't have to start with "The Big Stuff", even though it's been demonstrated in miraculous healings, prosperity, and transformation. Rev. Bill explains the power in starting small to prove to ourselves that it works, and using our newfound confidence to build from there. (Recast from 10/13/2021) Than…

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Praying for Others 43:33

21d ago43:33

43:33

Carol explains that people asking for prayer has always felt a bit awkward, for a number of reasons. Rev. Bill explains the power of Practical Prayer done by another person trained in the practice can provide powerful healing - as good as the requester can imagine, and maybe even a bit better. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast…

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Pattern Breaks 4:23

23d ago4:23

4:23

These insight sub-episodes are mirrored on our primary YouTube channel which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@NilesHeckman/videosBy Niles Heckman

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Relationships 40:53

28d ago40:53

40:53

Carol claims to have an "interesting" family dynamic that makes people immediately comfortable with her. A recent experience showed that the comfort is much deeper than she thought. Rev. Bill helps to describe the spiritual context that allows Love to lead, bringing comfort and alignment even when we don't expect it. Thank you for listening to the …

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Being in the Flow 34:55

1M ago34:55

34:55

Rev. Bill has been facing delays and frustration all day, to the point of starting the podcast session a half-hour late. He and Carol discuss the metaphysical aspect of turning away from the events of the day and opening to the Divine flow that's always at hand. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to…

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The Problem With the Media #7: Fear Broadcasts 5:04

1M ago5:04

5:04

These insight sub-episodes are mirrored on our primary YouTube channel which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@NilesHeckman/videosBy Niles Heckman

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God Always Says Yes 45:44

1M ago45:44

45:44

Our language - the words we use, and the ways we use them - have a tremendous influence on the effectiveness of our prayers. As Rev. Bill explains, the answer is going to be Yes, so we would do well to be very clear about what we're asking for. (Recast from 9/22/2021) Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your frie…

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The Problem With the Media #6: A Brief History of Bias 7:27

2M ago7:27

7:27

These insight sub-episodes are mirrored on our primary YouTube channel which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@NilesHeckman/videosBy Niles Heckman

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What We Resist Persists 41:07

2M ago41:07

41:07

Carol quotes a Buddhist teaching, which says "when you experience an experience, it comes and goes. When you resist an experience, it persists." Rev. Bill dives into the metaphysics, and the two explore why this happens, and what it's all about. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen! There's …

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The Problem With the Media #5: Heavy Regressive Bias 6:51

2M ago6:51

6:51

These insight sub-episodes are mirrored on our primary YouTube channel which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@NilesHeckman/videosBy Niles Heckman

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Pro-Democracy Series #10: Middle Class Caste Status 12:07

2M ago12:07

12:07

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Living a Prayer 43:11

2M ago43:11

43:11

"It is with great gratitude for this Goodness that I speak this word of Truth, knowing that it is made manifest without hesitation." Carol is captivated by the end of this prayer for Harmony and Balance from Rev. Bill's "Practical Prayer" book (p.16). The two spend the episode discussing the meaning, the nuance, and the manifestation. Thank you for…

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The Problem With the Media #4: A Warning Going Forward 5:24

2M ago5:24

5:24

These insight sub-episodes are mirrored on our primary YouTube channel which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@NilesHeckman/videosBy Niles Heckman

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Stealth Prayer and God Prayer 43:29

2M ago43:29

43:29

The methodical exploration of the steps of a Practical Prayer continues with two of the prayers from Rev. Bill's Practical Prayer for Real Results book that made a huge initial impression on Carol. They are both prayers for a perfect meeting. One uses spiritual "God" language, and the other uses "stealth" language that's appropriate for a business …

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The Problem With the Media #3: Loyalty only to Money 4:42

2M ago4:42

4:42

These insight sub-episodes are mirrored on our primary YouTube channel which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@NilesHeckman/videosBy Niles Heckman

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One Step at a Time 52:51

2M ago52:51

52:51

Carol takes us back to the basics, with the idea to step through each of the steps of a Practical Prayer with an explanation of what's going on in each one. She and Rev. Bill settle on "Money to Spend, Share and Save" one of the prayers for financial prosperity from the "Practical Prayer for Real Results" book. Thank you for listening to the Practi…

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The Problem With the Media #2: Consolidation 7:14

2M ago7:14

7:14

These insight sub-episodes are mirrored on our primary YouTube channel which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@NilesHeckman/videosBy Niles Heckman

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The Problem With the Media #1: Disavowing The Journalistic Oath 4:00

3M ago4:00

4:00

These insight sub-episodes are mirrored on our primary YouTube channel which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@NilesHeckman/videosBy Niles Heckman

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Awakening 42:53

3M ago42:53

42:53

Carol wants to know what Rev. Bill thinks about "Awakening", or people who say they're awakened. There is also a question of whether awakening is an event or a process. The conversation evolves to include being saved, being woke, and being empathetic. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen! Th…

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Regressive Reactionaries 7:45

3M ago7:45

7:45

These insight sub-episodes are mirrored on our primary YouTube channel which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@NilesHeckman/videosBy Niles Heckman

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Progress Over Regress 6:45

3M ago6:45

6:45

These insight sub-episodes are mirrored on our primary YouTube channel which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@NilesHeckman/videosBy Niles Heckman

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Eclipse Earthquake and A.I. 42:30

3M ago42:30

42:30

Things happen, and then we have an experience, engagement and understanding of them. Rev. Bill observes that this is the way New Thought works. He and Carol explore the way this has played out in recent days with a rare northeastern earthquake, and a solar eclipse, among other things. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please…

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Adjusting The Overton Window 8:24

3M ago8:24

8:24

These insight sub-episodes are mirrored on our primary YouTube channel which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@NilesHeckman/videosBy Niles Heckman

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Clarifying the Ego 36:36

3M ago36:36

36:36

Carol observes that, in Traditional Religion, the ego is viewed as a person being full of themselves, or wanting to be in control in some way. Rev. Bill discusses New Thought perspectives on the helpful and unhelpful aspects of ego. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen! There's more informat…

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Did I Ask for This? 38:47

3M ago38:47

38:47

Carol continues the conversation about manifesting, diving into the idea that we don't manifest anything. She also found that all sorts of stuff started happening after the Manifesting episode. Rev. Bill agrees that it's God, or the Creative Power that does the manifesting, and we simply provide guidance (or intention). Thank you for listening to t…

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Sin 39:55

4M ago39:55

39:55

Carol and Rev. Bill dig into the HUGE difference in the understanding of sin between traditional churches and the New Thought teaching. The conversation turns to the ways that sin gets wrapped into judgement, ranking some sins as worse than others, and the power differential that it can set up. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcas…

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What is Legacy Media? 3:02

4M ago3:02

3:02

These insight sub-episodes are mirrored on our primary YouTube channel which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@NilesHeckman/videosBy Niles Heckman

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Manifesting 41:24

4M ago41:24

41:24

A recent Opinion piece in the NY Times described the current trend in "manifesting" as part of New Thought. Rev. Bill, in a posture of righteous indignation, points out that it's not, and why not. Carol observes that "manifesting" is an inch deep and a mile wide, whereas New Thought has great spiritual depth. Thank you for listening to the Practica…

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Overcoming Doubt 37:46

4M ago37:46

37:46

Carol's experience with "traditional" prayer was that God could answer Yes, No, or Maybe. She always found it troublesome because it starts a prayer with doubt about its effectiveness. Rev. Bill describes how the doubt we find in our own consciousness is actually a powerful diagnostic resource to help us understand our beliefs, and what to change t…

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