This podcast explores the wide variety of contemplative practices for our modern world.
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How caring for dogs transforms who we are as a person and changes our lives for good. Interview series hosted by Dr. Sharon Holland, author and a professor of American Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill who writes about the human-animal distinction from a moral and philosophical standpoint.
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What are the big questions in your life? Where are you on the spiritual journey? Do you have people in your life who listen to your deepest questions, with contemplative presence and compassion? SDI Creative Director Matt Whitney hosts conversations on spiritual direction, guidance, contemplation, and community. This podcast offers a wide range of perspectives, stories, and conversations about the contemplative, healing modality of spiritual companionship, across a wide range of religious tr ...
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Kensington Unitarians meet to share experiences, to learn from each other, to explore our diverse faiths, to welcome spiritual seekers and offer companionship on life's journey.
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Prayer is a gateway to a sense of meaning, purpose and connection. Why would we turn down a one-to-one relationship with our higher power? Prayer connects us to the oneness of humanity, and unfolds our own spiritual path day by day, moment by moment. Dawn Prayers are read by a group of Baha’i friends, on a Zoom call every morning. We record and post new prayers on Sundays.These prayers can help when you need strength, inspiration, solace, or companionship. We invite you to follow this podcas ...
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Threshold Moments is a podcast about people who follow their hearts to lead their most authentic lives. Along the way they will cross over some thresholds in which it is clear that what once worked, no longer works. The next version is awaiting. The path is unknown, and safety structures will fall away. Once a week, you can expect to hear from incredible guests about the moments that forever changed them. They’ll share their messy middles, the things they can now laugh at in retrospect, the ...
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Join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition. Our Ramadan podcast highlights the applicability of Islam’s vast spiritual tradition and offers reliable companionship in your journey through this blessed month.
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Welcome to the “Moms of the Night” podcast where Niki DeConcini - just your average, everyday mom - is on a mission to combat loneliness in motherhood, especially during those middle of the night hours. If you’ve ever found yourself searching for solidarity, encouraging words, or just some companionship when motherhood feels too much, you’ve come to the right place. Each week, join Niki and fellow moms - some from this community and others you may even recognize - as they sit in solidarity, ...
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A Sunday service led by Patricia Brewerton and Congregation Members: Poems to Count On. Featuring reflections from Sara Helen Binney, Shari McDaid, Julia Alden, Michaela von Britzke, and Brian Ellis, and music performed by Abby Lorimier and Andrew Robinson.By Kensington Unitarians
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Special Report: Turkey Stray Dog Dilemma | Pt. 1
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The Turkish Parliament passed new legislation this summer that aims to remove all stray dogs from the streets by 2028, as these dogs are labeled by the government dangerous and causing harm to humans. This is a significant shift in policy in a country where street dogs have been embedded and accepted into its culture for centuries. Turkish animal w…
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Send us a text Today we hear from an interior designer (Carol), bus driver (Chris) and non profit worker (Abbie) about ways they are seeing God show up in their work and everyday lives. We hope you find inspiration in your own life and work. Support the showBy Chris & Christina Roberts
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085 - East Forest: Transforming Consciousness Through Music
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Welcome to Threshold Moments. Today I’m in conversation with musician, guide, and documentary filmmaker, East Forest. Since 2008, he has used music to guide listeners through modern journeys of deep introspection. Together we discuss his new film Music for Mushrooms, an 82-minute narrative feature film that’s an ode to the transformative potential …
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Living with Brokenness and Mending What Can Be Mended
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A Sunday service led by Rev. Sheena Gabriel and Liz Tuckwell: Living with Brokenness and Mending What Can Be Mended. Featuring a reading given by Julia Alden, and music performed by Kiana Umali Garvey and Andrew Robinson.By Kensington Unitarians
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Kō Sam Tullman - Disease and Dis-Ease on the Spiritual Path
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SDI has launched registration for a new webinar for all spiritual directors and companions, it’s called Disease and Dis-Ease on the Spiritual Path, a series on being a wise companion to yourself and others when the fragility of human life is most evident: in times of illness. Our guide for this series is Kō Sam Tullman, founder of DiabetesSangha an…
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084 - Kareem Manuel: From Familiar to Optimal
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Welcome back to Threshold Moments. Today I’m sharing an inspiring conversation with father of two and founder of We Society, Kareem Manuel. Kareem is the host of the We. Are the Ones Podcast in which he talks to thought leaders, influencers, political leaders, and culture makers to find out what sparked them to bring people together around a common…
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Send us a text Today we learn wisdom from Ancient Chinese Medicine about the shortest season and how we might engage with it. Even though most of us follow a four- season calendar, we hope you find ways to contextualize this fifth season. Support the showBy Chris & Christina Roberts
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Through the Triumphs and Disasters: Real Living
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A Sunday service led by Rev. Michael Allured: Through the Triumphs and Disasters: Real Living. Featuring readings given by John Humphreys and Liz Tuckwell, and music performed by Benjie del Rosario and Maria Levandovskaya.By Kensington Unitarians
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Ben Moon is a photographer and filmmaker who has integrated his passion for the outdoors into his work, including as a longtime contributor to Patagonia with climbing and surfing imagery in particular. Dogs have always been part of Ben’s life, but it was after a divorce, living out of a car, and then a colon cancer diagnosis at 29, that the compani…
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Send us a text There is something deeply spiritual about places and our orientation to particular places. Poets, photographers, and families remind us of their importance and meaning. Join us as we explore our relationship with place through a contemplative lens. Support the showBy Chris & Christina Roberts
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083 - Dr. Don St. John: Awakening Through the Heart
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Welcome to Threshold Moments. Today I’m excited to be back in conversation with somatic relational psychotherapist and author of Healing the Wounds of Childhood and Culture, Dr. Don St. John. I first spoke with Dr. Don St. John in episode 68 where we discussed healing trauma, breaking patterns, and the many thresholds of Don’s 82 years of life. Thi…
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A Sunday service led by Rev. Dr. Jane Blackall: Holy Water. Featuring a reading given by David and Patricia Brewerton, and music performed by Andrew Robinson, Margaret Marshall, Lucy Elston-Panter, Benjie del Rosario, and Edwin Dizer.By Kensington Unitarians
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The praise which hath dawned from Thy most august self and the glory which hath shown forth from Thy most effulgent beauty rest upon Thee, O Thou who art the Manifestation of Grandeur. O God, my God! These are Thy feeble servants. They are Thy loyal bondsmen and Thy handmaidens who have bowed themselves down before Thy exalted utterance and humbled…
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Ep 190 Seeking Shalom in our Neighborhoods (With Justin Markofski.
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Send us a text Today non-profit community director, Justin Markofski, shares insights on what it means to love our neighbor as ourselves. He dives into the delight of deepening our love of God and how that overflows into the community around us. Support the showBy Chris & Christina Roberts
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082 - Andrea Isabelle Lucas: Owning Your Life Story
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Welcome, dear listeners. This week on Threshold Moments, we’re welcoming entrepreneur, keynote speaker, feminist, coach, and author, Andrea Isabelle Lucas. Andrea is devoted to helping women stand up for themselves and take radical responsibility for their own happiness. Her gift is knowing how to take the next best step, one step at a time. Today,…
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A Sunday service led by Rev. Dr. Jane Blackall and Congregation Members: Encouragement. Featuring readings given by Julia Alden and Brian Ellis, and music performed by Abby Lorimier and Andrew Robinson.By Kensington Unitarians
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Marianne Leone is an actress, screenwriter, essayist, and author. She is well-known for her recurring role in The Sopranos. After her son, Jesse, had been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and passed at a young age, Marianne found comfort in dogs. From Goody, who had been Jesse’s best friend, to current dogs of Titi and Sugar, the mix of bichon’s have …
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Send us a text Today we talk about the speed of life. Join us as we explore a topic that comes up over and over again and has relevance for our daily living. Support the showBy Chris & Christina Roberts
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A Sunday service led by Rev. Dr. Jane Blackall and Congregation Members: To Whom It May Concern. Featuring readings given by Brian Ellis and Juliet Edwards, and music performed by Holly Redshaw and Andrew Robinson.By Kensington Unitarians
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Send us a text Today we explore the idea of resource netting, a term first heard by the author Greg McKeown and then built upon by Martha Beck & poet, David Wythe. Join us as we look at our resource rich world and the contemplative invitations for us in it. Support the showBy Chris & Christina Roberts
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081 - Nisha Moodley: Awakening the Power of Midlife
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Welcome, dear listeners. Today I’m welcoming the visionary, deep-hearted, Nisha Moodley. Nisha is an integrative leadership coach, the founder of Global Sisterhood Day, and a mother. As a mixed race woman with a background in health and executive coaching, intergenerational and energy healing and community building, Nisha has a unique understanding…
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Jennifer Holland is a longtime writer for National Geographic where she has covered animal behavior, evolutionary biology, natural history, and more. She is also a book author, whose latest work ‘Dog Smart’ looks at the different ways we can re-consider the intelligence of our canine companions. Instead of anthropomorphizing them and evaluating aga…
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Send us a text Today we explore various times in our lives when we face interruptions, both small and large. We discuss ways we’ve found helpful in reframing them. Support the showBy Chris & Christina Roberts
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A Sunday service led by Rev. Dr. Jane Blackall and Patricia Brewerton: Worth, Dignity, Equality. Featuring areading given by John Humphreys, and music performed by Abby Lorimier and Benjie del Rosario.By Kensington Unitarians
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Send us a text Today we discuss some of the benefits and challenges of those who identify as Empaths. We also note people who do not identify that way but live, work or regularly relate to those who do and how we can learn and grow together. Support the showBy Chris & Christina Roberts
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Just Coping? Managing Those Summertime Blues
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A Sunday service led by Rev. Sarah Tinker: Just Coping? Managing Those Summertime Blues. Featuring music performed by Andrew Robinson.By Kensington Unitarians
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Re-Issue: All Those Who Wander Aren't Lost w/ Elizabeth Lo
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For centuries, stray dogs in Turkey have lived outside amongst their humans. These strays do not have individual guardians, but are rather taken care of by the community. Last week, at the end of July 2024, Turkey’s parliament passed a new law that aims to get the strays off the streets, which would completely change this longstanding cultural rela…
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Send us a text Join us as we reflect on the cyclical nature of life and the wisdom our seasons offer us. Support the showBy Chris & Christina Roberts
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080 - Ginny Muir: The Ripeness of Midlife
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Welcome back to Threshold Moments! This week I’m joined by Ginny Muir who was the co-leader of the Scotland trip I just shared in my Summer Adventure Series. Ginny is a highly sought-after ceremonial facilitator, and she’s here to talk about ritual, wellness, and the rich ripeness that is possible in midlife. If you’re interested in learning how yo…
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Journey to India, January 2025 - Companionship and Transformation - Amrutham Babu
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In this episode, recorded Thursday August 1st 2024, I spoke with Amrutham Babu, where we discussed the "Journey to India" from SDI, a 14-day and 15-night experience taking place from January 10 to 24, 2025. This trip is specifically designed for spiritual directors and companions, offering an in-depth look at India's spiritual heritage. The journey…
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A Sunday service led by Rev. Dr. Jane Blackall: Growing Up (part two). Featuring readings given by Juliet Edwards, Hannah King, and John Humphreys, and music performed by George Ireland.By Kensington Unitarians
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079 - Adventure Series: Ending Close to Home
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Today we conclude our Summer Adventure Series. Join me on bike trails and boat rides that teach us beautiful lessons about cheering yourself on, trusting your judgment, and finding your way. Thank you so much for joining me in this month of adventure. If you enjoyed it, please leave the podcast a 5-star rating and review anywhere you listen to podc…
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078 - Adventure Series: The Next Right Step [Bermuda]
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This week we continue our Summer Adventure Series and travel to Bermuda, where we’ll release either/or thinking and celebrate the magic of saying yes. Tune in as I adventure to this island in the Atlantic, and join me in exploring the joys of friendship, interdependence, and taking the next right step. There’s one more episode in our Summer Adventu…
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Send us a text Today we explore aspects of activating something new and reactivating former parts of our lives. Discover how these 2 aspects build off each other. Support the showBy Chris & Christina Roberts
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I bear witness that he who hath known Thee hath known God, and that he that hath attained unto Thy presence hath attained unto the presence of God. Say: Rejoice not in the things ye possess. Tonight they are yours, tomorrow others will possess them. Be thou not unhappy. The tempest of sorrow shall pass. Regret will not last. Disappointment will van…
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A Sunday service led by Rev. Dr. Jane Blackall and Members of the Congregation: Growing Up. Featuring reflections by Charlotte Chanteloup, Alex Brianson, Brian Ellis, Pat Gregory, and Marianne Harvey, and music performed by Sydney Mariano and Andrew Robinson.By Kensington Unitarians
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077 - Adventure Series: The Unseen [Scotland 5/5]
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Today we complete the Scotland section of our Summer of Adventure. Tune in as I retrace the five steps of preparation, beginning, middle, end, and integration. Then join me as I reflect on the ways my trip to Scotland effected me and what it means to see with your heart. Thank you joining me on my adventures this month. Subscribe wherever you liste…
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It's All On Us w/ Anastasia Stellato, PhD
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Anastasia Stellato is the Principal Investigator at Texas Tech University’s Human-Animal Interaction Lab, where she studies animal welfare. After becoming more of a dog person in her personal and professional life, Anastasia wanted to understand better why dogs react and behave in certain ways. More importantly, she wanted to figure out how to help…
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076 - Adventure Series: Say Goodbye [Scotland 4/5]
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Today in our Adventure Series, we reach the end of my journey in Scotland. Tune in for a discussion of daytime skinny-dipping, wild witchcraft, mycelial themes, saying goodbye, and the realities of going back home. Join me as I complete this ancestral adventure, and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to hear the full series. Connect with …
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Ep 183 Perspectives from Training: Interview with Linda Hershberger
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Send us a text Today we are joined by Linda Hershberger. Learn how empty nesting, relocation and a cancer diagnosis led her to seeking out training as a spiritual guide for others. Support the showBy Chris & Christina Roberts
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NEW VIDEO POD - Spiritual Companionship Through Queer Lenses - Larry J Morris III
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We're experimenting with a video version of our podcast on spiritual direction and companionship! In this first video conversation, we chat with Larry J Morris III about the broader themes of our upcoming webinar series, Beyond Binaries: Spiritual Companionship Through Queer Lenses. To watch the video of this conversation, head over to YouTube: htt…
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May my spirit be a sacrifice to the wrongs Thou didst suffer, and my soul be a ransom for the adversities Thou didst sustain. In every aspect of life, purity and holiness, cleanliness and refinement, exalt the human condition and the further development of man’s inner reality. Awaken me and make me conscious. Cause me to be detached from all else s…
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A Sunday service led by Rev. Dr. Jane Blackall: Dharma Day: The Three Jewels. Featuring readings given by Hannah King and Brian Ellis, and music performed by Andrew Robinson.By Kensington Unitarians
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075 - Adventure Series: Ceremony [Scotland 3/5]
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Today we continue my adventures in Scotland and make it through the middle of the journey. This part of the journey brings the myth of the selkie, the magical ceremonies I took part in, and the many lessons that emerged along the way — including reflections on the state of this show. Join me on this adventure, and make sure you subscribe to the pod…
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074 - Adventure Series: Eagle Eye [Scotland 2/5]
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In this installment of our Adventure Series, we begin my journey to Scotland. Tune in to hear about my magical landing in Edinburgh, how I intuited a medical emergency, and the many lessons we can learn from falcons. Please join me as I start this ancestral adventure, and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode of…
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Ep 182 Mindsets in Starting A Practice with Grace Schmelzer
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Send us a text Today we are joined by spiritual guide, Grace Schmelzer. Learn how a recent graduate (less than 2 years) has started her practice and mindsets faced along the way. Additional Resources: graceschmelzer1@gmail.com Support the showBy Chris & Christina Roberts
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God’s hidden secrets have been divulged, and all created things have been called into being, and all the revelations have been sent down. O Lord, draw up the people from the abyss of hatred and enmity, and deliver them from the impenetrable darkness. Unite their hearts, and brighten their eyes with the light of peace and reconciliation. Ye are the …
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A Sunday service led by Rev. Dr. Jane Blackall and Olivia Blanning: We All Stand Together. Featuring a reading given by David Brewerton, and music performed by Andrew Robinson.By Kensington Unitarians
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073 - Adventure Series: The Invitation [Scotland 1/5]
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This week in our Adventure Series, we prepare for our journey to Scotland. Tune in to learn the five stages of a threshold and to hear how a trip to Nosara, Costa Rica led me on a transformative journey across the Atlantic Ocean to the British Isles. Join me as I reflect on feeling my first full-body YES in years. And remember to subscribe to the p…
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