Spiritual Life Center, Sacramento
Religion & Spirituality
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An interfaith and new thought podcast, brought to you by Spiritual Life Center, Sacramento.
Episodes
- From Hero to Zero | Palm Sunday Rev. Rick Belous
On Palm Sunday Jesus had a hero's welcome into Jerusalem. By Friday, he was crucified at Golgotha. "In this world we can quickly go from a hero to a zero in a nanosecond," Rev. Rick Belous points out. "But when we hold to spiritual princip…
- Quimby's Wild Ride | Lisa Lawson LUT
Myrtle Fillmore, co-founder of the Unity movement, found a cure for her lifelong ailment of tuberculosis while studying the new ideas about healing first developed by Phineas Parkhurst Quimby in the early nineteenth century. Discover Quimb…
- Thin Places in a Thick World | Rev. Rick Belous
Celtic spirituality often centers on so-called “thin places” where the boundary between the material world and spiritual places evaporates. On this St. Patrick’s weekend, Rev. Rick Belous will suggest ways we can experience these “thin pla…
- Keepers of the Flame in Difficult Times | Rev. Rick Belous
Many find the current state of affairs to be a difficult time. How should we approach this era? Rev. Rick Belous will suggest that we should be “Keepers of the Flame.” He will explain how it is often in times like these that some of the mo…
- Unity Principle #5: Walking the Walk | Rev. Rick Belous
Unity’s Fifth Principle is the action step. “We can have the best medicine, but it will do us no good if we just let it sit in the medicine cabinet,” Rev. Rick Belous points out. Join him as he suggests practical ways to walk the walk and…
- Black History: Transcendent Luminaries | Rev. Bryndé Lambert & Rev. Rick Belous
In celebration of Black History Month, this special service commemorates the contributions of four African American Leading Lights to New Thought Spirituality and Unity Consciousness, and the tenets they’ve enacted to advance humanity. Our…
- Unity Principle #4: Connecting Through Prayer | Lisa Lawson LUT
Prayer is as old as humanity. Across cultures and continents, our nature is to reach out to the Divine, for healing, for strength, for comfort. But what if we know the Divine as manifesting as us, as well as around us in others and the wor…
- Unity Principle #3: Our Thoughts Are Prayers | Rev. Rick Belous
As the old Unity song puts it: “Our thoughts are prayers, and we are always praying. Our thoughts are prayers, take care of what you’re saying.” Unity’s third principle can truly be a foundation stone for our lives. Spiritual Life Center i…
- Unity Principle #2: The Divine Spark Within | Rev. Rick Belous
Unity’s Second Principal points to the Divine Spark that is within us all. This is our real essence of who we are. This truth can have a profound impact on our daily lives in the real world. Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity co…
- Unity Principle #1-One Presence & One Power | Rev. Rick Belous |
UNITY’s First Basic Principle sounds very easy - There is only One Presence and One Power: God the good, omnipotent. If we really believe this, then why is there so much anxiety, fear, and depression in the world? Join us to discover ways…
- Unity Principles: Where Do They Come From? | Rev. Rick Belous |
Week One of a series that will explore Unity’s Five Basic Principles. In this introduction we will hear the little known and surprising story behind where these powerful truths came from. The chronicle itself is a great spiritual lesson to…
- Blessing of World Religions | Rev. Janée Marth & Youth of Unity |
Join us as we honor the many paths to the one God of us all. Through meditation and prayer, we honor the major religions as we recite their prayers for peace. This service gives us the opportunity to reaffirm our soul’s desire for peace am…
- White Stone Ceremony | Rev. Rick Belous |
Following the Burning Bowl Ceremony, we’ve identified what we wish to release, but many find it challenging to leave behind what no longer serves us. In the Book of Revelation we are told that if we try we will be given a white stone that…
- Relighting the Fire | Rev. Rick Belous |
When we come to that metaphysical manger in our internal Bethlehem on Christmas and relight that spiritual fire, a key question arises: How can we keep the fire going? “For many of us things can get dusty, musty, and rusty pretty quickly,”…
- Glimpsing the Christ | Rev. Rick Belous |
In New Thought it is often said that Christmas is about the rebirth of the Christ Spirit (or Buddha nature, Divine Spark, etc.) inside of us. The powers of imagination, faith, and will play key roles in this essential process. Join Rev. Ri…
- Full Spectrum Living | Rev. Deborah Phillips
We respond to specific colors in the same way we respond to specific life experiences. Being receptive to the full spectrum of light, we embrace the full spectrum of life. The constant current of information by technology interrupts the fl…
- Awakening the Light of Our Genius | Faith in Action Week 4 | Rev. Deborah Phillips
Creation is a collaborative process between the conscious and unconscious. Our choices are not solely influenced by conscious choices. Nearly all the brain’s work is conducted at the unconscious level, our intuition or inner knowing. It is…
- Lighting Up Our Dreams | Faith In Action Week 3 | Rev. Rick Belous
All the things one has forgotten scream for help in dreams. Dreams involve the light of consciousness interacting with the unconscious mind. Light and consciousness are indivisible. Dreams reveal how our inner light interacts with our subc…
- Receiving our Inner Light | Faith In Action Week 2 | Rev. Deborah Phillips
All the energy we take into our bodies is derived from the sun. Our cells are composed of ‘living water” which is structured by light, storing energy like a battery. We can supplement our energy by spending more time in natural sunlight. T…
- Guided by Our Light | Faith In Action Week 1 | Rev. Rick Belous
Light is not merely a physical phenomenon but a fundamental force that guides all life. Science describes light as the foundation of reality; spiritual traditions identify it with the Creator. Our eyes respond to light’s guidance before ou…
- A Cautionary Tale | Rev Rick Belous
For a number of years Rev. Mary Manon Morrissey’s Living Enrichment Center (LEC) was one of the leading New Thought and Inter-Faith centers in the world. However, with success came dissension, loose practices, and back-biting. A few years…
- The Harvest | Rev. Rick Belous
By applying a few central spiritual principles, and with next to nothing except a profound faith, Rev. Mary Manon Morrissey was able to build the Living Enrichment Center in Oregon into one of the leading New Thought and Inter-Faith center…
- The Spirit of Generosity - Rev. Dr. Rick Belous
A key ingredient that is needed to make our dreams come true is a deep and abiding spirit of generosity. In building her field of dreams, Rev. Mary Manon Morrissey found that the ancient words “give, and it shall be given” are so true. “Sh…
- Dealing With Fear | Rev. Dr. Rick Belous
Fear often is a major roadblock in the way of making our dreams a reality. Rev. Mary Manon Morrissey faced many fears while she was building the Living Enrichment Center. But she was able to lean into very powerful spiritual truths and too…
- Labor, AI, & Meaning | Rev. Dr. Rick Belous
Prior to his call to ministry, Rev. Rick was one of the first economists to work with the pioneers of Artificial Intelligence. “AI will shake up the world of work. Beyond the economic implications, I believe that AI will destroy a sense of…
- Moving Beyond ‘Head’ Knowledge | Rev. Dr. Rick Belous
Leading New Thought teachers — from Myrtle Fillmore to Eric Butterworth — have found that intellectual knowledge of such things as affirmative prayer and the law of attraction is not enough to “move mountains.” If we want to see our dreams…
- Setting Goals | Rev. Dr. Rick Belous
Many leading New Thought teachers have placed a key emphasis on goal setting. We will explore several ways that we can make certain that our goals align with Spirit when we are building on the individual, spiritual community, and even New…
- Prosperity Isn’t What You Think It Is | Rev. Deborah Phillips
Most people have come to realize that true prosperity goes beyond having money, but some still have the idea that prosperity is about having, forgetting that true prosperity is a way of being. Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity…
- Will We Judge or Will We Love? | Rev. Janée Marth
In John 7:24 Jesus tells us not to judge by appearance, but to judge with righteous judgement. Let's talk about what that means in our day to day lives, and how unconscious our judgements can be. A photographer, who in the course of knowin…
- Angels on High and on Earth | Rev. Deborah Phillips
The messengers of the One Source are with us at all times in all places. Our job is to learn to recognize them in their various forms and then listen. Listen and Learn. Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sac…
- How to Pray “Rightly” | Rev. Deborah Phillips
To pray “rightly” means to be in alignment with the flow of the universe. When you go against the flow, the energies are disrupted and so is your answer. This is neither right nor wrong, it is simply unproductive. When we learn to pray wit…
- The 7 Living Virtues | Rev. Deborah Phillips
We’ve heard about the 7 Deadly Sins but there is a flip side that transmutes those negative ideas into constructive thoughts and actions that will improve your life. Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacram…
- Letting Go, Leaning In: The Spiritual Gift of Change | Rev. James Trapp
The only constant in life is change. While Spirit is changeless, at some point everything else we see transforms. When seen from a “God’s Eye View”, change can be powerful and purposeful. In his final talk as Senior Minister at Spiritual L…
- It’s OK to Ask for What You Want | Rev. Deborah Phillips
We want to claim our good, but much of the time we are so focused on what we don’t want that we miss our opportunities. It’s ok to ask for what we want, because that is the only way we can claim our good. Spiritual Life Center is an Interf…
- The Call From Your Tomorrow | Rev. James Trapp
God has something perfect and wonderful in store for your life and the life of our world. It is part of the Divine Plan. But we must hear the call and then be willing to answer the call. Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity commun…
- The Divine Father Principle | Rev. Deborah Phillips
We come in through an earthly mother and father from whom we derive traits, limitations, and abilities. When Divine Father, the creative force, is paired with Divine Mother, the nourishing element, our Spiritual ideals are brought to fruit…
- You Have a Spiritual Remote Control - Use It! | Rev. James Trapp
What we choose to look at and give our attention to in life, determines what our experiences will be. If we don’t like what that experience is, we can use our spiritual remote control and change the channel to a different perspective. Spir…
- The Power of the Inward Glance | Rev. James Trapp
Jesus instructed his followers to go in the closet and pray in secret and Spirit will openly reward them. This message explains what it means to pray in secret and how we can access that tremendous power. Spiritual Life Center is an Interf…
- You Were Born to Create – Rev. James Trapp
We have the power to create whatever we choose to manifest in our life. To exercise that power, we must know and apply the art and science of the creative process. Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramen…
- Do You Believe in Miracles? – Rev. Deborah Phillips
When something happens that we thought was impossible, we call it a miracle. But the fact that it happened means that it was possible, so does that mean that miracles don’t exist? Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community loc…
- Divine Mother Doesn’t Smother | Rev. James Trapp
The Divine Mother aspect of the Universe loves each of us unconditionally regardless of what we think of ourselves or our perceived flaws. When we acknowledge the love that the Divine Feminine aspect of God always has for us, it reminds us…
- I AM: Your Two Most Powerful Words | Rev. James Trapp
There is an unlimited power within us. We can access and use that power for our benefit when we speak the words “I AM” wisely. Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers…
- Chop Wood, Carry Water | Rev. Deborah Phillips
Enlightenment isn’t a destination. After the insights, after the cleansing, we are thrust back into everyday life. Understanding that life is a continuum of beginnings and endings can help us savor our mystical experiences and still get on…
- You Too Shall Be Lifted Up! | Rev. James Trapp
The Easter Story naturally focuses on the Story of Jesus and his resurrection. But the value of the story is not what happened over 2,000 years ago, but what it means for us today and how Jesus was not the great exception, but an example o…
- What Would Love Do? | Rev. Dr. Kim Clarity
Spiritual Life Center ministerial candidate speaks of how the awakening of Christ Consciousness is recognizing our divine nature and choosing love over fear. Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, Ca…
- From Breakdowns to Breakthroughs | Rev. James Trapp
Spiritual growth moves in cycles. Cycles include going through seeming upheavals before we fully experience the next level of our development. This talk will explain and ease concerns that come up when personal or societal breakdowns take…
- Lessons from the Laughing Buddha | Rev. Dr. Rick Belous
This may have happened to you or someone you know. You thought you had outgrown or recovered from some negative behaviors pattern, but there it is again nipping at your heels! Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located…
- Forgiveness: Transformation Opportunities | Rev. James Trapp
No matter our past personal or collective tragedies, disappointments, or events, we can begin again and create a new future. To make that future, it is essential to understand how forgiveness is the window of opportunity to soar to new hei…
- Keep on Keeping On | Rev. Deborah Phillips
St. Patrick faced numerous challenges: enslavement, escape, and resistance to his missionary work. His unwavering determination offers a powerful lesson in overcoming adversity through faith. This aspect of St. Patrick’s Day reminds us of…
- The Sacred Art of Critical Thinking | Rev. James Trapp
Peace is not to be found only in isolation. True Peace lives within us at all times. It is our ability to tap into our Inner Light that allows us to turn away from turmoil and toward calmness in every circumstance. Spiritual Life Center is…