Best Spiritualbutnotreligious Podcasts (2024)

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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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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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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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Relationships 40:53

29d 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Suspended 34:51

4M ago34:51

34:51

Carol's account on Facebook was suspended, for reasons that were not apparent. Efforts to correct the situation didn't work, but for some reason she wasn't bothered by it. Rev. Bill helps take the experience to its spiritual context, and how this might fit into the bigger picture of what's going on for Carol. Spoiler: The account had been hacked, a…

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Peace of Mind 33:48

4M ago33:48

33:48

Carol and Rev. Bill go on a wide-range and freewheeling conversation about creation stories, science vs. religion, and the basics of the Science of Mind textbook before settling in on the notion that, no matter what we're praying for, we can always add the intention to experience peace of mind as our newness unfolds. Thank you for listening to the …

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Realization 43:39

5M ago43:39

43:39

Step three - the Realization - is the heart of a Practical Prayer. Carol wants to talk about it, and the importance of the steps leading up to it. Rev. Bill points out that the Realization is the same as what the self-help movement calls an affirmation, except that it's powered by the Divine creative force that creates everything, everywhere. Thank…

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Co-Creation 37:17

5M ago37:17

37:17

Carol is back from a fabulous family event that was better than anyone could have planned. It brought to mind that we are in a co-creative process with the Infinite, in which there are some things that are ours to do, and others for us to surrender, open and allow. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends…

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The One 35:37

5M ago35:37

35:37

Carol can't get away from "The One". She does a lot of different sorts of creative work, and every time she wants to get into the head space of other creators she realizes that they are ALL channeling the same creative force - the One. Rev. Bill dives in with the observatiion that getting away from The One is not going to work, because The One is a…

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Intention & Impact 39:27

5M ago39:27

39:27

When Carol initially got into the New Thought philosophy she put a lot of energy into learning the language, and the way to say what we mean, and what we want. She and Rev. Bill discuss how important it is to be clear about how our words are RECEIVED. What we intended is not nearly as important as the impact of how it lands. Thank you for listening…

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Surrender and Release 33:01

6M ago33:01

33:01

Carol and Rev. Bill continue the conversation about bringing something new and fresh into our lives, this time with a focus on letting go of what we've had up until now. In the same way that we must exhale to make room for another breath, we must clear a space - in our consciousness or our closet. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer pod…

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Getting Something New 37:59

6M ago37:59

37:59

Carol observes that we can't just pray and expect something to change - new it happens when we do something different. Rev. Bill suggests that our intention, our consciousness, is where the change begins, and that we get to let go of our attachment to what we've had so far, and partner with the Infinite, doing what's ours to do in order to bring th…

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Creating Your Own Reality 41:17

6M ago41:17

41:17

Carol usually does things in an orderly serial progressions - from A to B to C - but finds that the episodes of the podcast have not tended to build on one another in that way. Rev. Bill points out that every week we're talking about the same thing - Oneness - from a different perspective, and that means that we're free to engage in a fresh way in …

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Jesus and Practical Prayer 35:59

6M ago35:59

35:59

Carol wants to know why Jesus didn’t do Practical Prayer… or did he? And how do we pray like Jesus? Rev. Bill gives us the instructions from Jesus on how to pray, and create our own miracles. (This is a rebroadcast of Episode 13). Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen! There's more informatio…

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New 34:53

7M ago34:53

34:53

There's a tradition of focusing on what we want to be "new" at this time of year. Carol found that, in her years on the traditional pulpit, people wanted their life to suddenly and miraculously be transformed when the calendar rolls over. Rev. Bill points to the way that harvest season has made way for winter, and that newness is inherent as we pas…

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Oneness, Revisited 39:59

7M ago39:59

39:59

Carol wants to talk about Oneness, and Rev. Bill is emphatic about how central it is to the New Thought teaching. Carol wants to take it to a personal level, when we find ourselves having to acknowledge that people involved in bad behavior and activities. Do we really have to acknowledge that we are one with the "crazy" people? Thank you for listen…

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Doubting God Within 39:47

7M ago39:47

39:47

Carol has noticed that people sometimes get "stuck" between the second and third steps in their Practical Prayer, describing it as "spiritual indigestion." Rev. Bill observes that this happens when what we're praying for is at odds with what we believe we deserve. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends …

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Spiritual Mind Treatment 35:27

7M ago35:27

35:27

Rev. Bill is joined by Dr. Robert Brzezinski, the mastermind behind the New Thought Media Network and an ordained minister in the Centers for Spiritual Living. They discuss the language of Practical Prayer and Spiritual Mind Treatment, which are actually the same prayer technique. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please inv…

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Release 38:27

8M ago38:27

38:27

Carol wants to talk about "Release". It's the final step in a Practical Prayer, and so ingrained in Rev. Bill's thinking that he can overlook its power and importance. They also talk about the importance of letting go of our attachment to allow our Good to flow. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to…

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Spiritual Principle 32:43

8M ago32:43

32:43

Rev. Bill is solo today, and takes the opportunity to get back to Practical Prayer fundamentals - the notion that the underlying Power is a spiritual principle. It responds to everyone, everywhere, in exactly the same manner. This Power doesn't choose who or what it responds to, and thus is available to all of us. Thank you for listening to the Pra…

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Mental Equivalents 45:26

8M ago45:26

45:26

Carol points out that, sometimes, we're just having "one of those days". She and Rev. Bill discuss the metaphysical perspective on it, and how that experience of having "one of those days" - and other ways our experience of life is unfolding - has a Mental Equivalent in our belief system. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - pl…

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Purpose is a Process 38:25

8M ago38:25

38:25

Carol has been encountering a lot of people who find themselves looking for purpose in their lives. Some are dealing with a loss, and wonder what could be next. Others are seeking guidance on what is theirs to do. Rev. Bill observes that we are here not to do "God's bidding", but to understand the Gift that we are, and find our way to share it. Tha…

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Change, Again 35:36

8M ago35:36

35:36

Carol observes that changes are always happening, and sometimes it feels like there's a LOT of change going on. Now there's a change of seasons, changes in where we are in life, and some unhappiness in people about the changes that are happening. Rev. Bill notes that there are changes that we have wanted for a long time, and other changes that we d…

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Stillness and Multitasking 31:15

9M ago31:15

31:15

Rev. Bill and Carol both doubt that multitasking is a real thing, and each bring their own shifting perspective as they have grown (or aged). The discussion veers to the opposite, which is stillness, and how that can help us turn any task into a spiritual practice. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends…

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The Big Bang, and the Pivot 40:35

9M ago40:35

40:35

Carol has understood the convergence between science and spirituality for a long time, even when it was frowned upon at the churches she led. Rev. Bill is all about the oneness, and describes the way the Big Bang might have been described in biblical language. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to l…

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Rebroadcast-What Makes Practical Prayer Different 38:14

9M ago38:14

38:14

Carol wants to know how Practical Prayer is different than other forms of prayer. Rev. Bill acknowledges his ignorance, and limited familiarity with other forms of prayer. Together, they stitch together an understanding of what’s different and what’s not. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen…

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God's Will for Us 38:31

9M ago38:31

38:31

Carol observes that there is a widely held belief that God has a plan for our lives. The go-to scripture is Jeremiah 29:11. Both Carol and Rev. Bill object to the idea of predestination, for their own reasons. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen! There's more information about the podcast, …

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Healing 43:07

10M ago43:07

43:07

It's a conversation about healing... not how to do it, but our attitude about it. Carol has noticed that people in many cases have full faith and belief until they have a particular experience, and then they get shook up, and the faith disappears. Rev. Bill joins in by re-framing healing, not as fixing a problem, but the revealing of the spiritual …

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When Prayers Don't Work 40:37

10M ago40:37

40:37

Carol asks about what's going on when we're hoping for a blessing - a financial breakthrough, resolution of a health challenge, or some other answered prayer - and we're waiting, and it's not working. Rev. Bill points out that our prayers are answered at the level of what we believe we deserve. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcas…

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Chakras 45:17

10M ago45:17

45:17

Carol has been reviewing an exercise with chakras at the annual Winter Solstice celebration hosted by New Thought Philadelphia, and recalls being impressed by the clarity, brevity, and simplicity of the explanation. Rev. Bill accommodates with a whirlwind discussion of chakras, what they mean, how we use them, and why it's relevant. Thank you for l…

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The Thread Between All Religions 36:45

10M ago36:45

36:45

Rev. Bill took part in the Parliament on World Religions. Carol wants to talk about what they all have in common, especially when it comes to the prayer practices that connect them all, yet make them distinct. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen! There's more information about the podcast, …

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More About Karma 34:05

11M ago34:05

34:05

Carol has been reading, learning new stuff and coming up with new questions. Lately it's been a lot about karma, past lives, and how much we have to take into account when creating our next experience of life. Rev. Bill goes to the Big Picture, with insight on how to understand what's come before in a way that informs us without controlling us. Tha…

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An Unlikely Duo - Rebroadcast 35:11

11M ago35:11

35:11

A rebroadcast of Episode 5, from the summer of 2021. How the heck did these two people get onto this podcast? Rev. Bill and Carol talk about their back stories, and the winding spiritual paths that brought them into this unique partnership. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen! There's more …

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Pivot 40:21

11M ago40:21

40:21

Carol has recently become aware that she's been acting in a way that's EXACTLY what she didn't want to be. What's up with that!?! Rev. Bill discusses the value in being able to observe how we've been engaging in the world, and use that insight to pivot - to turn away from what's not working and choose something else. Thank you for listening to the …

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Meditation vs. Prayer 40:31

11M ago40:31

40:31

Carol asks about the difference between meditation and prayer. What is the expectation from meditation, and do I need both? Rev. Bill begins with a very short answer which expands to encompass the entirety of the New Thought teaching. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen! There's more inform…

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Artificial Intelligence 39:59

11M ago39:59

39:59

Rev. Bill is back from the INTA Congress with some concerns about Artificial Intelligence. Carol says it's just like every other technical revolution - until the idea of a spiritual leader reading a sermon written by AI comes up. Then the fun begins! Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen! The…

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