It has been said that “Children are our most important resource.” How can we Activate the Power of Yes so that our children grow, thrive, and represent humanity in the most positive way for future generations? Beverly Molander chats with children’s authors Evelyn Kahrs and Billy Davis as they give us a glimpse at spirituality today from a children’s perspective. Now, that’s how to create a legacy of Activating the Power of Yes! 

Dr. Susan Shumsky, who has traveled to sacred places all over the world and was on the staff of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (founder of Transcendental Meditation), talks about Instant Healing through Affirmative Prayer (So appropriate for this show!). Her new book, Instant Healing: Gain Inner Strength, Empower Yourself, and Create Your Destiny, gives us examples of how we can use affirmative prayer in any situation. On the show, Dr. Susan will give us three examples of how to be receptive to instant healing, despite what is going on in our lives.

We are all One, and that includes every “one” and every “thing.” Beverly follows through with the Earth Day—Sing for the Trees show on March 11 when she spoke with Susan Elizabeth Hale about how we can use this day to bond with the earth and trees—the most natural part of us. Join Beverly to honor the trees and remember the continuation of life. Even as parts of nature appear to be coming to an end, yet another part of nature is just beginning. Our cycle of life continues.

Ursula Lentine talks about pranic healing and how it can clear out our energy field and lighten up every aspect of our lives. She also describes the act of "cutting the cord" (with love) if there are relationships that keep appearing as unhealthy and unending. When Eastern philosophy meets Western medicine, there is an opportunity for real and lasting healing to begin. Go to www.ursulalentine.com for more info. She is available for counseling via meeting, phone, or Skype.

A quantum theorist from the U.K., Gloria Prema joins us from Saudi Arabia to talk about how we can meld science and spirituality, fact and faith and apply this to our everyday lives. For the basics, read “How to Be Spiritual (and Understand Quantum Physics at the Same Time)” on Kindle or go to www.itsalllight.co.uk.

Earth Day is April 22 and Songkeeper Susan Elizabeth Hale tells us how we can turn this event into a tree appreciation day, with “Sing for the Trees.” Pick and tree—any tree—and you can sing to its ancient roots and show appreciation for its past, present, and future. Lisa Parsons shares how this sacred act has enriched her feeling of being connected to the earth. Go to Facebook or YouTube for Earth Day-Sing to the Trees. Beverly has trees picked out for this special occasion. Which trees do you want to “hug”?

Activating the Power of Yes when your child has a syndrome that is all about NO, NO, NO—mom Donnie Winokur has been through a long and winding journey that was enhanced by the introduction of a great big lovable dog who has made a great big lovable difference. Get some background at http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/magazine/wonder-dog.html?ref=magazine.

Lucky Mike reminds me of Johnny Depp. A sort of easy-going pirate and adventurer who is always willing to try new things and meet new people. Lucky Mike has written several books around his adventures that take place in the United Kingdom, Africa, and parts in between. His perception of the world and his relationship to it are clearly described—he is an inspiration to many—a modern day adventurer and a fun-loving Renaissance man! Find out more at www.luckymike.com.

William Whitecloud spent his childhood in Swaziland, where he was immersed in the supernatural worldview of the tribespeople around him. He became Australia’s No. 1 New Thought writer as author of The Magician's Way: What It Really Takes to Find Your Treasure. He then moved to California and has written The Last Shaman, about how to uncover and transcend the unconscious fears that sabotage our ability to manifest and sustain our soul-inspired dreams. Go to www.WilliamWhitecloud.com.

She didn't always hold the title, Dr. In fact, much of her learning came from the streets of New York, where she was born and raised Jewish. Like so many of us, her spiritual journey has been on a circuitous route. She founded First Church of Religious Science, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and was the minister of Westlake Church of Religious Science in California before becoming a teacher and mentor in 2009. Dr. Sue shares her thoughts on “Living From the Inside Out.”
 

How appropriate ... Beverly invited Dr. Lani Leary, an expert on death and grieving, to be her guest, even before the Newtown, Connecticut, incident. She helps us grapple with our thoughts and feelings on what happened there; and she talks about her book, No One Has to Die Alone: Preparing for a Meaningful Death. Joining us is Dave Savage, co-author of The Best Memorial Service: For the Spiritual, Nonreligious and Unconventional. Just as every life is unique, so is every death. For more information, go to www.drlanileary.com.

Many may know Philippe through his radio/TV/blog career that includes interviewing well-known personalities like Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Robert Kiyosaki, Stedman Graham, and Rev. Dr. Johnnie Colemon. What we didn’t know is that he lost his mother at age 10 and his dad three months later and was thrown into a life of poverty immediately thereafter. He did live up to the three promises he made his mom as she lay dying. Find out about his decision to change his mind (and his brain) and pass that message on to others. Find out more at www.thepmshow.tv.

Has your life ever been so out of control that you felt like the only option was to end it? Host Beverly Molander talks with David Rosenhaus about what led him to that breaking point ... and away from it. Out of this experience came his book, YOU to the 10th POWER—the four steps we can take to get away from a desperate situation are clear, simple, and doable. Tune in and start Activating the Power of YES with the basics.

Have you seen the MegaBus? You may have noticed these shiny new double-decker buses on the highways in the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest; and they are  changing the way many Americans travel long distances. There’s a great price advantage, especially if you know the insider secret. Michael Alvich, vice president for Megabus tells us how we can plan some great trips in clean, safe comfort and pay low prices for the pleasure of doing so. Now that’s Activating the Power of YES—for more travel and more opportunity to visit people and places you love. Check out their website at www.Megabus.com.

A global event is taking place on Saturday, October 27, to Activate the Power of YES through music, dance and fun! At specific times on that day, people will gather in different towns and cities to simultaneously dance to Michael Jackson’s Thriller album Zombie dance. Go to www.thrilltheworld.com to find out how to do the dance or dress for the event. Contributions go to local charities wherever the dance takes place. Join Beverly Molander, talking with The Boogie Woman, who is on the international staff and is leader of the London event, and Marie Reeder, who spearheads her local gathering in Jacksonville, Florida. Global meets Local, right here!

Sobonfu is from Upper Volta and was named as “keeper of rituals” in her village. She describes the healing aspects of rituals, especially related to intimate relationships, family, community, healing and loss. What are rituals for special occasions? For everyday life? Why are they so important? As a wise elder in her community and a world traveler, Sobonfu shares both of her perspectives. She is Activating the Power of YES by helping others see how they can be grounded to the earth and to their roots.

May Kaidee (Sommay Jaijong) is known around the world for her restaurants and cooking schools in Thailand. Join us as May skypes in from the Thai capital Bangkok to talk about her 25-year journey from a small village at age 15 to the big city to start her own business. Visit www.maykaidee.com to read more about her life. Join us as we Go Global and find out what Oneness is really about.

We have a lively time on this show, with Revs. Nancy Anderson, Barbara Rush and Paul Skok representing Centers for Spiritual Living Global Services and the food project (285,000 meals) for Tanzania! Global Services, consists of 83 spiritual communities (and growing) outside the United States. To volunteer or contribute, please go to www.unitedcentersforspiritualliving.org and click on Global Services.

Guest Paul Boynton and host Beverly Molander agree that YES is a powerful word. He says, There’s a wonderful bit of Chinese wisdom that asks, “When is the best time to plant a tree?” The answer is “20 years ago" but the next best time is right now. If you’re reading these words, they were meant for you, and our timing is perfect.” Listen to this show to see if he is correct. "Begin With Yes" is where the Law of Attraction meets the Law of Action—that’s a great place to be! Paul also leads us through a "Begin With Yes" guided meditation.

Get ready for a dynamic conversation with a licensed family therapist who has dedicated her life to addiction, primarily food. Dr. Judi has been on CNN, Oprah, Dr. Oz and many other shows talking about what’s behind all that fat. Her books include Fat Is a Family Affair, Fat and Furious, Hot and Heavy, and her most recent, From Bagels to Buddha: How I Found My Soul and Lost My Fat. As she says, “It is about resistance to the spiritual path, and how we all try to get away with our old, worn, tried-and-true, not-working solutions. I laugh at myself and my personal struggles—we are all wounded healers.” 

Barbara Marx Hubbard has been called "the voice for conscious evolution of our time" by Deepak Chopra. This renowned futurist talks with Beverly about The Shift Network and what will happen beginning December 22, 2012, the day after the end of the Mayan calendar. She says, "This is a new Birth Day in giving a consciousness to what’s being born on this planet—a shift toward a planetary culture, toward a co-creative humanity, toward the immediate action of restoring the earth, toward cooperation and participation—toward the birth of a more Universal Humanity.”

Rev. Beverly Molander goes global with Kiva. Chelsa Bocci helped found Kiva more than six years ago with the goal to let small investors, like you and me, have a chance to make a difference. With just a contribution as little as $25, hundreds of thousands are pooling together to lend money to individuals for projects that will help them lift themselves out of poverty.

We will also talk with two teens from Center for Spiritual Living, St. Augustine, Florida, who will explain how their group got involved with Kiva.org. Kiva and these teens are Activating the Power of YES on a local and global basis!

Dan Howard is an expert in "Intentional Resting." You can do it in 30 seconds or less … even when you’re awake or doing something else! Continual stress on the body creates constricted energy, and we don’t have to live that way. We can have a whole, quiet, calm body in which every part of us flows together. This technique is easily accessible and can “drop you right into your soul” at any time. For more info, go to http://www.intentionalresting.com/.
 

Joanne Morton is traveling the United States with an art project to encourage others to share their Magic Passion Love with one another and the world. After Activating the Power of YES for two years, Joanne is taking a break in St. Paul, Minnesota, wondering, What’s my next step? We’ve all been there. Listen to the Affirmative Prayer specifically for her (and the rest of us!) in this situation. For more info on Joanne, go to www.magicpassionlove.com.

We’re talking about how to “Pray It Forward” with Rev. Ken Wilcox. This program is a follow up to the April 30 program that featured Charley Johnson from the worldwide “Pay It Forward” movement. Also joining us is Laura Landress, who has brought a mobile prayer app for your iPhone. Go to www.prayermaker.net to learn more.

How can one individual make a difference? And another? And another? They can Pay It Forward. Remember the movie Pay It Forward, where one good turn generated another good turn? Charley Johnson is on the board of the Pay It Forward Foundation. He’ll give us examples of how paying it forward can Activate the Power of YES and have local and global impact. For more information, go to www.payitforwardfoundation.org.

Activating the Power of YES through her art and writing, Kanta Bosniak shares how she has made it through some tough times by creating something better, first in her mind, and then in her life. She reminds us that, “Every challenge we have is our soul’s call to change.” She also shares how being a hypnotist helps her to open the door for her clients to release their old ideas to bring in the new.  Kanta also leads us in her own version of an affirmative prayer. For more about Kanta and her book, Abundance Triggers, go to www.kantabosniak.com.

This week we have a change of pace, with feng shui expert, Helen Arabanos. She merged her background in statistics and technology with Eastern philosophies—and came up with a way to bring feng shui common sense to the Western, American, mind. She’ll be talking about the feng shui of building and keeping relationships, and what you can do to improve your own. We might even have a special guest joining us with his American, MALE perspective!  www.fullbloomfengshui.com

Susan Elizabeth Hale is a Sacred Song Activist who invited the world to join her "Earth Day: Sing for the Trees" event this past April. More than 3,000 people from 39 countries logged on to her Facebook page, many with inspiring stories about their Sing for the Trees experience. We’ll find out what she’s up to now, when she skypes in from across the pond (Malvern, Worcestershire, United Kingdom). Start looking around for your favorite tree and sharpen up your singing voice! (www.songkeeper.net)

Rick Hanson is a neuropsychologist and founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom. He’s also the author of Just One Thing: Developing A Buddha Brain One Simple Practice at a Time. He’ll be talking with Beverly about using your mind to change your brain. One of the chapters in his book is titled "Say Yes," so we’ll find out how he says we can Activate the Power of Yes in our own lives. For more information, go to www.rickhanson.net. 

If you’ve ever had a loved one in a significant health challenge, you know how important it is to keep open lines of communication among the patient, caregivers, family and friends. Sona Mehring founded CaringBridge, an organization that provides free websites so caregivers and patients can add health updates and photos to share their story, while visitors to the website leave messages of love, hope and compassion in the guestbook. Ms. Mehring tells us what got her started on this compassionate service and where the organization is headed next. For more information, go to CaringBridge.org.

Nonviolence and civil resistance were mainstays during the Civil Rights movement in the United States. That same technique is being used at the grassroots level in the Arab Spring movement that started just over a year ago. Our first guest is Georgia Rep. John Lewis, who was there, walking alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., activating the Power of Yes for an idea that was just becoming a possibility. We also welcome Zainab Al-Suwaij, an Iraqi who risked having a comic book about Dr. King’s principle’s of nonviolence translated into Arabic and used to train the youth in Egypt. Dr. King’s dream lives on … this time in the hearts of those seeking a better, more peaceful way in the Middle East.

Imagine having an interesting friend wherever you go—whether it’s one state or 2,000 miles away. Couch Surfing is Activating the Power of YES by blazing the trail toward a better, friendlier world where different people can find similarities. Go to www.Couchsurfing.com to find out more, or meet Dan Hoffer, co-founder of Couch Surfing, as he explains how Couch Surfing is expanding the horizons of travelers and hosts alike. As a host in couchsurfing, Beverly has met interesting visitors and she intends to couchsurf at someone else’s house on her next trip to wherever—with millions of members in more than 230 countries and territories to choose from around the world!
 

Do you like music and lyrics that resonate with your soul? Then you’ll like finding how Rickie Byars Beckwith is moved to write those beautiful songs of hers. But her story goes deeper than that, and she is sharing it with the world in her recently released book and accompanying CD, Let My Soul Surrender. Get a peek behind the scenes as Rickie BB shares the many ways she activates the Power of YES in her music and her life. For more information about this inspiring woman, go to www.rickiebb.com.

Rev. Beverly Molander chats with Rev. Barbara Leger about her journey across nine time zones to end up in Ukraine (near Russia) on historic September 11, 2001. We’ll find out how her life took off in a different direction on that day and what it’s like to bring a message of peace to a country that has only known war. She has been activating that Power of YES there for 10 years. Find out about her work at www.Temenoscsl.org.

Dr. David Ault is senior minister at the Spiritual Living Center of Atlanta and a world class New Thought musician. He has been activating the Power of YES by bringing education and safe drinking water to Cambodia through his Khmer Child Foundation. His next pilgrimage to Cambodia is in January. Join us as we talk about his incredible journey of Cosmic breadcrumbs.

Scott Blum, co-founder of the Internet’s popular DailyOM, has just completed his third book in the trilogy about his spiritual awakening. Join Beverly Molander and Scott as he tells us about DailyOM—how it got started and who writes those beautiful pieces every day—and then gives us a glimpse into his newest book, Winter Moon Rises, to be launched on November 1, 2011. Friend Scott Blum as well at DailyOM on Facebook.

Listen in as Beverly Molander welcomes Ann Bassarab. Ann is a 71-year-old, 5’2” American who is married to a 34-year-old, 6’6” Maasai warrior. She has plenty of examples of saying “Yes,” even when “No” seemed like a more logical answer. Find out about Ann and her organization, Wellbeing, whose mission is to provide clean drinking water to the village of Esupetai in Kenya (www.wellbeing-foundation.org).

Join Beverly Molander as she welcomes Becky Douglas to Affirmative Prayer: Activating the Power of YES. This mother of 10 turned a family tragedy into a family legacy that has changed the lives of the poorest of the poor forever. She says, “If I can do this, anyone can change the world.” Find more about her at www.risingstaroutreach.org.

Dr. Kenn Gordon, president of International Centers for Spiritual Living, is Beverly’s first guest on this new program. Dr. Kenn tells how affirmative prayer has helped activate the Power of YES in his organization as it has gone through the process of letting go of outdated concepts and embracing the new. He shares some personal thoughts on why affirmative prayer works so well and how it can be a part of anyone’s life, even ours!