The Spiritual Forum
The Spiritual Forum
Welcome to The Spiritual Forum, a space curated by Rev Carol Saunders for extraordinary conversations that explore the realms of spiritual living. Join us weekly for heart-to-heart dialogues with captivating individuals, delving into themes like love, faith, awakening, forgiveness, healing, spiritual practices, and divine encounters. These transformative narratives aim to inspire, fostering a deep connection to the profound experiences that shape our lives. Rev Carol’s guests include authors, filmmakers, experts, and everyday individuals who authentically share their journeys toward wholeness. These discussions transcend the ordinary, offering insights into navigating the complexities of our current world with authenticity and grace.
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Sep 14, 2018 • 58min
Episode 28 - Ten Spiritual Truths: Be Still
The Sabbath is time set apart and made holy - when we put away active work and thought, as well as distractions, and enter prayer, contemplation, celebration, faith, stillness and/or reverence. It is the 'space between' where we 'let go and let God.' It is also the time when we release distractions and focus on our relationships. Here we share all the ways we create this essential space.
Sep 13, 2018 • 53min
Episode 29 - Ten Spiritual Truths: Be Respectful
Honor your father and mother. I think those of us with loving parents understand this, as do those of us who currently are parents. Everyone wants respect, right? But why doesn't this 'commandment' ask parents to honor their children? Wouldn't life be better if they did. Listen and find out why it is so important for us to get this primal relationship right, even if our parents aren't 'deserving.'
Aug 26, 2018 • 49min
Episode 27 - Ten Spiritual Truths: Your Words Matter
What is your spiritual Truth, really? How can you use your "I Am" statements to create the life you are intended to create?
Aug 18, 2018 • 56min
Episode 26 - Ten Spiritual Truths: Focus!
So what's a graven image? In the story of Exodus, graven images were carved statues that people worshipped as gods. The proverbial golden calf is most famous. Today we don't do such things. But we do a lot of other things that reveal what our life priorities really are, and what activities/beliefs we put before our experience of God.
Aug 12, 2018 • 46min
Episode 25 - Ten Spiritual Truths: Only God
The Ten Commandments are foundational statements for successful living. Each one can be looked at from a surface perspective or a deeply personal, soul perspective. We'll be doing more of the latter than the former.
Aug 3, 2018 • 37min
Episode 24 - Living As Stardust
Our dialogue on The Infinity of Creation was so energized, that we continued on the topic another week. It's so incredibly significant. We are all inspired by the vastness of Spirit, the Infinity of Creation and the fact that we are all made of the same 'energy-stuff'- the stuff that comes from dying stars. In this episode we share how we put our inspiration into practice on our everyday lives.
Jul 28, 2018 • 50min
Episode 23 - The Infinity of Creation
We live not just in an abundant Universe, but a crucible of abundant Creation. God is INFINITE CREATION. And we are made of the stuff that makes up everything.
Jul 21, 2018 • 50min
Episode 22 - Inspiration from Fred Rogers - Being a Message in the World
Fred Rogers, known to most of us from the TV show, Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood was an unassuming hero with a bold but simple message: Everyone matters. His life was one of Universal Love and Kindness. We can all walk away inspired by this man to share our own message in the world.
Jul 15, 2018 • 54min
Episode 21 - Thailand Cave Rescue - Spiritual Takeaways
The world was riveted by the plight and rescue of the young Thailand soccer team last week. This week we will engage in dialogue on some of the spiritual takeaways from this amazing story. Remember we are all One, so our stories inform and inspire each other. Let's find ourselves in this one.
Jul 6, 2018 • 48min
Episode 20 - Establishing Personal Sovereignty - Are We Living Self-Evident Truths
In this episode we look at the spiritual message in the second sentence of the Declaration of Independence as it pertains to us as individuals: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Specifically we talk about how we allow others to be inferior or superior to us, honor our own Life force and pursue our own happiness.
