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Episode: Comparing the Teachings of Jesus With the Writings of Paul, Part 1Original air date: Thursday, September 02, 2010Episode Description:Because Paul wrote his letters without meeting Jesus and before the Gospels were written, he developed his own interpretations of the meaning of Jesus' life. As we look closely at the writing of the Gospels, we see that the contrast between Paul's evolving theology and the teachings of Jesus make for interesting comparisons and contradictions. Join us!
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Episode: Returning Home, Part 3Original air date: Thursday, August 26, 2010Episode Description:The stories found in the books of Jonah and Ruth reflect an expanded view of the post-exilic identity of the "chosen people" that included all those who accepted one God as their God. These books of the canonical bible reflect this growing acceptance that all are called to be "people of God." Join E.J. and Karen as they explore the meaning found in these stories of love and redemption and what we can apply to our lives.
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Episode: Returning Home, Part 2Original air date: Thursday, August 12, 2010Episode Description:As the Israelites return to their homeland, the process of rebuilding the temple begins. They struggle with the prophet Ezra's exhortations to return to their old pre-Babylonian ways as they acclimate themselves to a home they barely remember or never knew and forge a new communal identity. See how this process has implication for our own spiritual identities as E.J. and Karen explore this part of our common history.
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Episode: Returning Home, Part 1Original air date: Thursday, August 05, 2010Episode Description:After the invasion of Israel and Judah, the Israelites were taken to Babylon where they spent the next 60 years in exile from their homeland. What they learned while they were captive in a foreign land, what they incorporated into their culture, and who they had become when they returned to Israel in subsequent generations influenced not only Judaism but Christianity as well. Join Karen and E.J. as they explore the implications of Babylonian influence in our beliefs today.
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Episode: The Role of the Prophets in Developing Consciousness, Part 3Original air date: Thursday, July 29, 2010Episode Description:The prophets whose writings originated in the sixth century B.C.E. include second and third Isaiah, Ezekial, Zechariah, Haggai and Obadiah. We will explore these writings from the perspective of the consciousness of the writers in this time period, the message intended for the Israelites of the time, and explore their spiritual application in our own lives today. Join us!
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Episode: The Role of the Prophets in Developing Consciousness, Part 2Original air date: Thursday, July 22, 2010Episode Description:The prophets whose writings originated in the eighth century B.C.E. include 1 Isaiah, Jeremiah, Zephaniah, Nahum and Habakkuk. We will explore these writings from the perspective of the consciousness of the writers in this time period, the message intended for the Israelites of the time, and explore their spiritual application in our own lives today. Join us!
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Episode: The Role of the Prophets in Developing Consciousness, Part 1Original air date: Thursday, July 15, 2010Episode Description:The prophets whose writings originated in the eighth century B.C.E. include Amos, Hosea, 1 Isaiah and Micah. We will explore these writings from the perspective of the consciousness of the writers in this time period, the message intended for the Israelites of the time, and explore their spiritual application in our own lives today. Join us!
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Episode: In The Beginning - Part 3Original air date: Thursday, July 08, 2010Episode Description:As we complete this series on the allegories, we describe how the stories from other cultures are reflected in those we find in Genesis. This influence does not diminish their importance to our spiritual lives, but enhances its relevance to the human condition and the timelessness of their meaning. Join Karen and E.J. as they explore these familiar stories with fresh insights for today!
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Episode: In the Beginning, Part 2Original air date: Thursday, July 01, 2010Episode Description:As we continue to explore the allegories found in Genesis, we will see that certain elements put forth in these stories are answered in later books of the Bible. Join Revs. E.J. and Karen as they lend new insight into how these stories came to be, how later Scriptural text in the Bible reference these stories, and how the authorship of these early allegories inform their meaning for us today.
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Episode: In the Beginning, Part 1Original air date: Thursday, June 24, 2010Episode Description:Did you know that there are two creation stories in the Bible? That there is an allusion to a time "when giants walked the earth"? This is evidence of different authors and different traditions edited within what is our spiritual text. Join Revs. Karen and E.J. as they explore the creation stories and the allegories in Genesis in this two-part series for deeper understanding and practical use in our lives.
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Episode: The Books of the Apocrypha: #8 EsdrasOriginal air date: Thursday, June 03, 2010Episode Description:The book of Esdras contains accounts described in the canonical Book of Ezra with some additions and discrepancies. It is believed to contain additional memoirs of Ezra. But as always, we will explore these pages for application to our spiritual lives today. Join us!
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Episode: The Books of the Apocrypha: #7 Second MaccabeesOriginal air date: Thursday, May 20, 2010Episode Description:This account of Jewish history during the reign of the oppressing Seleucid kings mirrors the first eight chapters of First Maccabees but provides more of a theological view of how the Seleucid kings played into God's hands in punishing Israel for transgressions. Also, some early Christian ideas concerning the resurrection of the dead, the efficacy of praying for the dead, and assertion of the world being created out of nothing come from this book. Join us as we explore ideas that we can apply to our lives today.
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Episode: The Books of the Apocrypha: #6 First MaccabeesOriginal air date: Thursday, May 13, 2010Episode Description:The establishment of the Hasmonean dynasty over the independent state of Judea after Seleucid oppression is the subject of this account of history of the Jewish state. There is political intrigue as well as warfare; the desecration of the temple and its restoration, purification and reconsecration by Judas Maccabeus. Learn how this story contains elements of our own spiritual life.
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Episode: The Books of the Apocrypha: #5 BaruchOriginal air date: Thursday, April 29, 2010Episode Description:This book parallels the book of Daniel so closely it appears to be the book rewritten in some parts. Still, there are parallels to some of the other prophets, and it represents the Jewish thought and belief that served the Jewish community during times of suffering and repression. Learn more about this book and the usefulness of these words for own time and lives as Karen and Jim explore its pages.
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Episode: The Books of the Apocrypha: #4 SirachOriginal air date: Thursday, April 22, 2010Episode Description:Like Proverbs, this book is full of wisdom teachings on such subjects as proper speech, riches and poverty, honesty, diligence, choice of friends, sin and death, retribution and wisdom itself. Join Jim and Karen as they discover what insights may still serve us in our own lives today.
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Episode: The Books of the Apocrypha: #3 The Wisdom of SolomonOriginal air date: Thursday, April 15, 2010Episode Description:While this book was attributed to Solomon, he is not mentioned nor involved in its writing. This is more of a philosophical understanding of the author of the first century B.C.E. about immortality of righeousness and karmic consequences. Join Karen and Jim as they explore meaning and insight we can apply to our lives today!
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Episode: The Books of the Apocrypha: #2 JudithOriginal air date: Thursday, April 08, 2010Episode Description:In the tradition of David and Goliath, Deborah as warrior and Esther as savior of her people, comes the story of Judith, a pious widow who by her faith in God takes matters into her own hands and saves her people and Jerusalem. Learn about this little-known heroine who uses controversial means to do a good thing and what lessons we can learn from her today!
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Episode: Books of the Apocrypha: #1 TobitOriginal air date: Thursday, April 01, 2010Episode Description:The books known as the Apocrypha constitute a collection of stories and teachings that were excluded from the Protestant Bible but included in Roman Catholic, Greek and Russian Orthodox Churches. The Book of Tobit contains folk tales that include archangel Raphael and a demon from Jewish tradition, while attempting to answer the question of how to be and do good in our lives.
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Episode: A Nutshell History of the BibleOriginal air date: Thursday, March 25, 2010Episode Description:How did the Bible get written? While we may think of the Bible as inspired, it was clearly written by different individuals in different times in history. Some books are from the hand of more than one author. Some were written, rewritten and edited over long periods of time. Human leaders chose which books to include as "official" and rejected other popular spiritual books of the time. Understanding how the Bible was written gives us insight regarding how best to use and understand it. Join Jim as he provides this enlightening overview of the Bible.
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Episode: Sayings of the Historical Jesus: Observations of Jesus, Part 2Original air date: Thursday, March 11, 2010Episode Description:Many of the sayings of Jesus were in the form of simple descriptions or observations. They tell us something about how Jesus looked at the world and suggest much about the nature of human existence and about what it means to "put on the mind of Christ." Join Karen and Jim as they explore some of these references in this two-part series.
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Episode: Sayings of the Historical Jesus: Observations of Jesus, Part 1Original air date: Thursday, March 04, 2010Episode Description:Many of the sayings of Jesus were in the form of simple descriptions or observations. They tell us something about how Jesus looked at the world and suggest much about the nature of human existence and about what it means to "put on the mind of Christ." Join Karen and Jim as they explore some of these references in this two-part series.
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Episode: Sayings of the Historical Jesus, #5, Parables Without Morals, Part 2Original air date: Thursday, February 25, 2010Episode Description:Not all of the original stories Jesus told began with “the kingdom is like ...,” nor did any of the original parables include the “morals” that were later attached in the Gospels. To understand his message, we must look at the parables from a fresh perspective and consider what they suggest about human existence and God’s kingdom. Join us as Jim and Karen wrestle with these parables as Jesus intended and come up with fresh insights!
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Episode: Sayings of the Historical Jesus, #4, Parables Without Morals, Part 1Original air date: Thursday, February 18, 2010Episode Description:Not all of the original stories Jesus told began with “the kingdom is like ...,” nor did any of the original parables include the “morals” that were later attached in the Gospels. To understand his message, we must look at the parables from a fresh perspective and consider what they suggest about human existence and God’s kingdom. Join us as Jim and Karen wrestle with these parables as Jesus intended and come up with fresh insights!
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Episode: Sayings of the Historical Jesus, #3Original air date: Thursday, February 11, 2010Episode Description:Many of the teachings of Jesus were in the form of parables and observations, rather than in the form of commands. To interpret Jesus’ parables and observations, it is helpful to consider his direct “commandments,” that is, the statements he made in the “imperative mood.” These “divine imperatives” are the only direct statements Jesus made regarding what he expected his disciples to think and do. Join Karen and Jim as they explore these teachings for reference in our own lives!
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Episode: Sayings of the Historical Jesus: "Kingdom of God Is Like …," Part 2Original air date: Thursday, February 04, 2010Episode Description:As in the first part of this two-part series on "The kingdom of God is like...", we learn that the historical Jesus was speaking from a context not necessarily obvious to the modern reader through the words attributed to him. In part 2, we read more of the parables concerning Jesus’ teachings about "how the Universe works" as we explore his teachings and their implications for our lives. Join Karen and Jim in this revealing series!
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Episode: Sayings of the Historical Jesus: "Kingdom of God Is Like …" Part 1Original air date: Thursday, January 21, 2010Episode Description:Biblical scholars have long known that much is attributed to Jesus were not likely his words. But through cultural studies of the people of Jesus' time and archaeological findings, much more is know and understood about the historical Jesus. With the help of biblical scholarship, Jim and Karen explore what the "kingdom of God is like" and what spiritual meaning those images have for us today.
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Episode: God as Good Shepherd, Part 2Original air date: Thursday, January 14, 2010Episode Description:There are many references throughout the Bible of God as Shepherd as well as the parables and sayings that Jesus uses to describe God as the "Good Shepherd.” In addition, there were real-life implications for the Israelites of the Old Testament and symbolic ones for the Christians of the New Testament in these metaphors. Join Karen and Jim as they explore "God as Good Shepherd" in this revealing and enlightening two-part series.
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Episode: God as Good ShepherdOriginal air date: Thursday, January 07, 2010Episode Description:There are many references throughout the Bible of God as Shepherd as well as the parables and sayings that Jesus uses to describe God as the "Good Shepherd.” In addition, there were real-life implications for the Israelites of the Old Testament and symbolic ones for the Christians of the New Testament in these metaphors. Join Karen and Jim as they explore "God as Good Shepherd" in this revealing and enlightening two-part series.
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Episode: The Season of Advent: PeaceOriginal air date: Thursday, December 17, 2009Episode Description:In the weeks preparing for Christmas, the Christian church has observed a set of themes for spiritual contemplation and growth. Join Jim and Karen as they explore these themes using the scriptural references from the Christian liturgy as well as adding their own references and insights.
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Episode: The Season of Advent: JoyOriginal air date: Thursday, December 10, 2009Episode Description:In the weeks preparing for Christmas, the Christian church has observed a set of themes for spiritual contemplation and growth. Join Jim and Karen as they explore these themes using the scriptural references from the Christian liturgy as well as adding th
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Episode: The Season of Advent: HopeOriginal air date: Thursday, December 03, 2009Episode Description:In the weeks preparing for Christmas, the Christian church has observed a set of themes for spiritual contemplation and growth. Join Jim and Karen as they explore these themes using the scriptural references from the Christian liturgy as well as adding their own references and insights.
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Episode: Scandals of the BibleOriginal air date: Thursday, November 12, 2009Episode Description:We are used to reading about scandals in the news media of the rich, famous and powerful—but in the Bible? Scandals abound in the Bible! Find out what they are, who they involve (you may be surprised!) and what you can learn about your own spiritual life
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Episode: Scoundrels of the BibleOriginal air date: Thursday, November 05, 2009Episode Description:When you think of people in the Bible do they conjure up righteous, pious images? Did you know that there are some real scoundrels who often create situations that require the heroes to step forward in faith and courage and to act heroically? Learn who these characters are and how they present opportunities in our own spiritual lives to overcome adversity. Join us!
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Episode: Unity's Five Basic Teachings: Practicing TruthOriginal air date: Thursday, October 29, 2009Episode Description:Practicing what Unity teaches is a lifelong journey, but every time we do, we change our life for the better. Join Karen and Jim as they explore the Bible for stories and verses that describe this important application of truth to our lives!
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Episode: Unity's Five Basic Teachings: Affirmative PrayerOriginal air date: Thursday, October 22, 2009Episode Description:If we are made in God's image and God is everywhere present and all good, then what role does prayer play? See why Unity uses a technique known as affirmative prayer and how the Bible supports this form of prayer in ways that may surprise you.
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Episode: Unity's Five Basic Teachings: Our ThoughtsOriginal air date: Thursday, October 15, 2009Episode Description:Unity teaches that we create our world and our experience through the activity of our thoughts. Learn how the Bible demonstrates this truth in stories and verse when you join Jim and Karen for this lively discussion!
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Episode: Unity's Five Basic Teachings: Divinity WithinOriginal air date: Thursday, October 08, 2009Episode Description:Perhaps this second teaching of Unity could be considered the most controversial and the point at which Unity deviates from traditional Christianity. Learn how the bible supports this teaching and why it is that this one idea changes everything!
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Episode: Unity's Five Basic Teachings: Nature of GodOriginal air date: Thursday, October 01, 2009Episode Description:The first and central teaching of Unity is that God is good and everywhere present. The Bible is full of illustrations and references of the nature of God and the notion of only one God. Join Karen and Jim as they explore the Bible in reference to this truth.
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Episode: Shadow Women of the BibleOriginal air date: Thursday, September 24, 2009Episode Description:Women are often overlooked or downplayed in the Bible, used as foils for men's actions and even remaining nameless in stories told about them. Emerging from the shadows are a number of very interesting women in the Bible who display both positive and negative qualities and, as always, provide a great lesson for our modern spiritual lives. Join Karen and Jim as they explore these fascinating women in the shadows.
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Episode: Miracle Mothers of the BibleOriginal air date: Thursday, September 17, 2009Episode Description:Many of the heroes and patriarchs had miraculous or sensational births to herald the greatness that they would achieve. But their mothers often played an important role in their births (besides the obvious one!) that helped set the stage for the birth of a hero. Join Jim and Karen as they examine these births, the mothers involved and the roles they played in the early lives of these heroes.
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Episode: Heroines of the BibleOriginal air date: Thursday, September 10, 2009Episode Description:Women played key roles at various times in the history of the Jewish people and even in gospels. Join Karen and Jim as they explore several important heroines outlined in both the Hebrew and Christian Bibles and learn what they can teach us today.
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Episode: Matriarchs of the BibleOriginal air date: Thursday, September 03, 2009Episode Description:We learn much about the character and actions of the patriarchs, but little focus is placed on the matriarchs through whom the 12 tribes of Israel were born. Join Jim and Karen as they explore these women, their stories and the heritage they instilled in the children of Israel.
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Episode: Soul Survival: For When It’s You, God and the MosquitoesOriginal air date: Thursday, August 13, 2009Episode Description:No self-respecting explorer would go out in the wild without a survival guide and kit, so why would someone on the spiritual expedition of life be any different? Join our host, Rev. Paulette Pipe, as she navigates her way through Unity’s very own Survival Guide, which includes tips on how to pray, meditate, and create and use your own affirmations.
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Episode: The Mysterious "Epistle to the Hebrews," Part IIOriginal air date: Thursday, July 30, 2009Episode Description:The second part of the exploration of the "Epistle to the Hebrews" focuses on its use of spiritual symbolism, its metaphysical teachings, and its profound message about how faith can work miracles! Join Karen and Jim as they explain one of the most powerful and mysterious books in the New Testament and its practical application for your life here and now!
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Episode: The Mysterious "Epistle to the Hebrews," Part IOriginal air date: Thursday, July 23, 2009Episode Description:The author of the "Epistle to the Hebrews" was not known even to second-century Christians and remains a mystery to biblical scholars to this day. There are a variety of scholarly theories about the authorship of the Epistle, including one theory that it was written by a female Christian teacher. Join Jim as he explores the mystery of the origin of the “Epistle to the Hebrews,” and the consciousness-transforming mystical teaching it contains.
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Episode: The Letters of Paul: Titus and PhilemonOriginal air date: Thursday, July 16, 2009Episode Description:Social issues of the day are part of the subject of Paul's two letters. In Titus, Paul defends the lack of need for circumcision for non-Jews to be Christians, but warns against immorality that comes through misleading teachings. In Philemon, he addresses a slave who had deserted his master and become a Christian. His advice to the slave has been very controversial in modern times but leads to an interesting application of his idea of agape love. Join Jim and Karen as they explore these two letters and what it can teach us about our own spiritual lives!
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Episode: The Letters of Paul: 1st and 2nd TimothyOriginal air date: Thursday, July 09, 2009Episode Description:While much of the first letter involves church administration, there is also much encouragement that can be found in the second letter that we can apply to our spiritual lives. Taken together, we get a picture of the early church that often reflects our own spiritual journeys as well. Join us as we explore the value of these two letters from Paul.
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Episode: The Letters of Paul: 1st and 2nd ThessaloniansOriginal air date: Thursday, July 02, 2009Episode Description:In these two letters, Paul addresses a community that had found its values, separate from the society surrounding it, but feeling pressures from society to turn back to the life from which they had come. Sound familiar? Learn how this letter advises us in our own spiritual journeys toward changing our lives for the better and staying true to ourselves!
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Episode: The Letters of Paul: ColossiansOriginal air date: Thursday, June 25, 2009Episode Description:The church in Colossae was challenged by the practice of various religious traditions, which threatened to sway the focus from Christ to a variety of other sources. Paul's letter seeks to bring their attention back to the cosmic Christ and faith in Jesus Christ as their foundation. Learn as Karen and Jim explore this letter to discover spiritual truth that works in your own life as well!
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Episode: The Letters of Paul: PhilippiansOriginal air date: Thursday, June 18, 2009Episode Description:In this letter to the church of Philippi in Macedonia, Paul encourages persistence in faith and holding higher ideals in the face of challenge. Join Jim and Karen as they explore the historical and theological ideas expressed here, as well as spiritual tools for you own life!
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Episode: The Letters of Paul: EphesiansOriginal air date: Thursday, June 11, 2009Episode Description:This letter to the church of Ephesus is believed to have been written by a follower of Paul who referenced and reinterpreted some previous letters of Paul. Ideas, words and phrases appear here that appear nowhere else in Paul's writings, including the strongly Gnostic language of this letter. Join Karen and Jim as they discuss the spiritual ideas expressed in this letter and learn how they may apply to your own life!
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Episode: The Letters of Paul: GalationsOriginal air date: Thursday, May 28, 2009Episode Description:This important letter outlines Paul's rationale for faith in Christ that makes one "right with God" with no need to become Jewish or faithful to Mosaic Law. It includes all Gentiles and establishes a foundation for Christianity to take its place among world religions instead of remaining a Jewish sect. Learn how these verses are viewed by Unity as pointing to a deeper mystical truth that serves our own spiritual lives today!
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Episode: The Letters of Paul: Second CorinthiansOriginal air date: Thursday, May 21, 2009Episode Description:This letter contains evidence of a strained relationship between Paul and the church of Corinth. It reveals parts of Paul's own life, his ministry and the concern that he felt for the churches he had established. Nonetheless, there are many passages of beauty and insight that can be used in our spiritual lives today. Join Karen and Jim as they explore the mysticism and deep meaning of some of the verses found in this letter from Paul.
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Episode: The Letters of Paul: First CorinthiansOriginal air date: Thursday, May 14, 2009Episode Description:The first letter of Paul to the Corinthians contains his moral guidelines to the Corinth church, his list of spiritual gifts and one of the most famous love poems of all time. Join Jim and Karen as they discuss this letter from a Unity perspective and as an application to the spiritual life.
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Episode: The Letters of Paul: RomansOriginal air date: Thursday, May 07, 2009Episode Description:Believed to be one of his greatest works, Paul's letter to the Romans contains much of the maturity of his theological thought concerning humanity's need for redemption and Jesus' role in that redemption as well as the way to receive that redemption through faith. Join Jim and Karen as they explore this letter, noting how it has shaped traditional Christianity and how Unity has interpreted these verses for spiritual living.
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Episode: Healing Works of the ApostlesOriginal air date: Thursday, April 30, 2009Episode Description:In a few passages of the Gospels and in the first few chapters of the Book of Acts, the Apostles are charged to take up and expand the healing ministry of Jesus. We will explore what we can learn from Jesus' command to them to go out "two by two" to preach the "good news" and to heal the sick, comparing it to their miracles and healings in the early days after his Resurrection and Ascension. As always, we'll find ways to see how these insights can apply to healing our own lives.
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Episode: Ascension and PentecostOriginal air date: Thursday, April 23, 2009Episode Description:The stories about the Pentecost and Jesus' ascension yield interesting insights into early Christian beliefs as well as truths about the divine powers we all possess. Rather than seeing these events as unique to Jesus or his Apostles, a broader view enables us to interpret these events as an allegory of our own spiritual lives and the potential we are here to demonstrate.
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Episode: Resurrection!Original air date: Thursday, April 16, 2009Episode Description:Traditional Christianity has long held that had Jesus not resurrected, there would be no Christian religion. Some Bible scholars believe that the Resurrection stories and accounts of appearances of Jesus after his death may have been rumors or only added much later to the Gospels. What is the meaning of Jesus' life and ministry without the Resurrection? Why are there different versions of the empty tomb and sightings of Jesus in the Gospels? Discover more about the empty tomb stories and lessons for your life!
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Episode: Passion WeekOriginal air date: Thursday, April 09, 2009Episode Description:After a triumphant entry into Jerusalem, Jesus is arrested, tried and crucified by Roman soldiers. His disciples flee and his death is a tragic ending to his ministry. This sequence of events in the last week of Jesus' life is the focus of much meditation and study in traditional Christian devotion but can yield many interesting insights from a metaphysical view. Join Jim and Karen as they compare the passages found in the gospels and apply these important lessons to our life today.
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Episode: Palm SundayOriginal air date: Thursday, April 02, 2009Episode Description:The ministry of Jesus culminates in a dramatic raising of a friend from the dead in front of a crowd, a triumphant entry into Jerusalem, and a riot in the temple. Why did Jesus end his ministry in such public attention? How did these events result in the arrest, trial and execution of an itinerant Jewish rabbi? Join Karen and Jim as they explore these events and compare how these last few days of Jesus are recorded among the Gospel writers for new insights into these familiar events.
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Episode: The Law of CompensationOriginal air date: Thursday, March 26, 2009Episode Description:Ever heard the saying "What goes around, comes around?" This time-honored observation is actually the bedrock of great spiritual wisdom. Karen and Jim will discuss the teachings of Jesus that elucidate the karmic law of "reaping what you sow" from the perspective of traditional Christianity, New Thought teachers and Eastern spiritual teachers.
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Episode: Treasure in Heaven and the Art of PrayerOriginal air date: Thursday, March 12, 2009Episode Description:Is heaven reserved for the afterlife or is it accessible now? How did Jesus teach prayer from the perspective of his understanding of God, Goodness and Providence? Join Jim and Karen as they explore the Gospels from the perspective of traditional Christianity, New Thought teachings and Eastern spiritual teachers.
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Episode: The Law of NonresistanceOriginal air date: Thursday, March 05, 2009Episode Description:Throughout Jesus' teachings, he would often reference the common teaching of Jewish law and then say something that seemed to contradict it. The teachings on nonresistance are great examples of how he would have astounded the audiences of his time by his reversal of common thought. Learn what traditional Christianity has captured from these teachings, what New Thought teachers have written, and what Eastern teachers read into these pivotal teachings of insight
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Episode: As a Man ThinkethOriginal air date: Thursday, February 26, 2009Episode Description:Emmet Fox and Eric Butterworth, New Thought authors, have classic works on some of the teachings from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Join Karen and Jim as they explore some of the teachings of Jesus from traditional Christian, New Thought and Eastern perspectives on such ideas as "the Light of the world"; the "letter of the law"; and reconciliation with one's adversary.
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Episode: The Amazing Be-AttitudesOriginal air date: Thursday, February 19, 2009Episode Description:The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most famous passages of the Bible. We will compare what is written in the Gospels with interpretation from New Thought and Eastern spiritual teachers to give greater depth to these familiar words. Join us!
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Episode: The Central Ideas in the Teachings of JesusOriginal air date: Thursday, February 12, 2009Episode Description:Jesus spoke using idioms of his time as well as describing uniquely original teachings. Some of his descriptions of the "kingdom of God" were astounding to his listeners and still somewhat mystify modern readers. Join us as we present some of the basic concepts that Jesus taught that were original for his time and have escaped capture in traditional Christian theology.
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Episode: Who Do You Say That I Am?Original air date: Thursday, February 05, 2009Episode Description:There are many beliefs and theories about the historical Jesus versus the "Christ of faith" as developed in the letters of Paul. Nothing is certain and very little evidence or fact is available. Was he a wisdom teacher? Miracle worker? Savior? Social rebel? Son of God? Join Jim and Karen as they explore the Jesus found in the Gospels and share their own theories and beliefs about who they think Jesus was!
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Episode: The Book of Psalms, Part 2Original air date: Thursday, January 29, 2009Episode Description:Psalms 73-150 are thought to have authors other than David, though a few are attributed to him here. Join Karen and Jim as they continue to explore the depth and beauty of the words that have given comfort and strength to people of many faith traditions (and those with no particular faith!) for many centuries.
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Episode: The Book of Psalms, Part 1Original air date: Thursday, January 22, 2009Episode Description:The Book of Psalms is believed to be the most read and beloved of all the books of the Bible. They were attributed to David as hymns or songs of praise of God and describe in beautiful verses the great love of David for God. They are also among the most comforting passages of the Bible.
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Episode: Choosing a KingOriginal air date: Thursday, January 15, 2009Episode Description:The people of Israel clamor for a king and Samuel, as God's prophet, provides one for them in Saul, the first king of Israel. We will explore how this request is granted by God but like many desires in our own lives, does not necessarily live up to expectations (Think: "Be careful what you pray for—you just might get it!"). Join Karen and Jim as they discuss this significant new era in the history of Israel and how it reflects similar steps along our own spiritual path.
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Episode: The Calling of SamuelOriginal air date: Thursday, January 08, 2009Episode Description:After the judges and before the kings, there was a prophet called Samuel. Learn about his calling by God into service and see how his story describes our own initiation or calling by God to fulfill our true spiritual purpose.
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Episode: Christ in You: The King WithinOriginal air date: Thursday, December 18, 2008Episode Description:The Gospel writer Matthew tells the story of the birth of Jesus from an entirely different perspective with a massacre of children and the visitation of the Magi. Learn why this story differs from the story told by Luke, what it was meant to convey, and how its symbolism applies to your spiritual life.
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Episode: Christ in You: Savior of the WorldOriginal air date: Thursday, December 11, 2008Episode Description:The story of the birth of Jesus as told from Luke's perspective includes such things as angels and shepherds but no mention of the magi. Learn why the story of Jesus' birth might have been written in this way and what its symbolism can mean for you in your spiritual journey.
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Episode: Christ in You: The Forerunner of the Christ, John the BaptistOriginal air date: Thursday, December 04, 2008Episode Description:Before Jesus, the story of his cousin, John the Baptist, sets the spiritual stage for the coming of the Messiah and in our own stories, the Light of Christ consciousness. Learn what the story of the life of John the Baptist teaches us about our own spiritual path and readiness "to put on the Mind of Christ."
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Episode: Samson and DelilahOriginal air date: Thursday, November 13, 2008Episode Description:This famous story of betrayal is actually a powerful coming of age story in our own spiritual life. Learn about the real source of this story (hint: it has a source prior to the Bible!) and how it applies to your life today!
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Episode: The Story of GideonOriginal air date: Thursday, November 06, 2008Episode Description:Ever wished for a sign from God? Want to strengthen your trust that God really will come through for you? Join Jim and Karen as they look at the story of Gideon, who illustrated a practice of trusting God that relates to our own journeys toward greater faith
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Episode: Biblical CuriositiesOriginal air date: Thursday, October 30, 2008Episode Description:In several places in the Bible are insertions to the narrative that seem to come out of nowhere and even at times contradict the story where it is found.
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Episode: Deborah: Prophetess and JudgeOriginal air date: Thursday, October 23, 2008Episode Description:After the patriarchs and before kings were established, there were judges. These were leaders believed to be "raised up" by God to lead the people and act as prophets. One was a woman named Deborah who was both spiritual and political leader.
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Episode: Sibling Rivalry in the BibleOriginal air date: Thursday, October 09, 2008Episode Description:While everyone is familiar with the story of Cain and Abel and their rivalry, few may be aware that this represents a repeating motif in the Bible—that of brothers vying for leadership or their father's favor.
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Episode: Tower of BabelOriginal air date: Thursday, October 02, 2008Episode Description:Did you know that there is a story in the Bible that attempts to explain why people speak different languages? Did you know that it also provides some mystical insight that you can use in your own life?
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Episode: Noah and the ArkOriginal air date: Thursday, September 25, 2008Episode Description:Is the story of Noah and the ark historical fact or allegory? What was its purpose and how can we use insights from this story for own lives today?
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Episode: Biblical Political ScienceOriginal air date: Thursday, September 18, 2008Episode Description:What does the Bible teach about the taking of life? Is it ever sanctioned or always wrong? What did Jesus teach about capital punishment? Join our discussion as we explore the Bible for references that shed light on many of our present day ethical questions.
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Episode: Children of AbrahamOriginal air date: Thursday, September 11, 2008Episode Description:As we remember the terrorist attacks of 2001on this day, we will explore the Qur’an and its relationship with the Bible, including how both texts describe the history and heritage of three faith traditions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Learning what we can from the differences and the similarities will increase our understanding and help us face the challenges of our global life.
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Episode: Capitalism, Socialism and the BibleOriginal air date: Thursday, September 04, 2008Episode Description:As elections draw near, what does the bible say about politics? What wealth and success principles can we find in the bible? How do they compare with capitalism and socialism? Is capitalism more in alignment with Universal Law than socialism, or vice versa?
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Episode: Human Sexuality and the BibleOriginal air date: Thursday, August 28, 2008Episode Description:Polygamy, divorce, premarital sex, homosexuality – what does the Bible really say about these topics? How has the Bible been used in an attempt to control or judge human behavior? And what limits does God place on our sexual behavior?
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Episode: Return From BabylonOriginal air date: Thursday, August 14, 2008Episode Description:Rev. Karen will speak with her guest, Rev. E.J. Niles, Chair of Scriptural Studies at Unity Institute about the historical period known as the Second Temple Era. This is the time the Jews returned to their homeland after the Babylonian exile and the reconstruction of King Solomon's Temple took place. The period is rich with beautiful biblical images of returning home, returning to God, and constructing a new identity and culture for the Jews as a sovereign people.
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Episode: Original Sin and BaptismOriginal air date: Thursday, August 07, 2008Episode Description:Were you made in God's image and likeness? Or were you born a sinner? With sin on your soul? What does the Bible say about the need for baptism? Why did Jesus get baptized? If you reject the idea of original sin, does baptism have value for you?
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Episode: Bible FAQs: Are miracle stories in the Bible true?Original air date: Thursday, July 31, 2008Episode Description:God's majesty and power has been thought to be demonstrated in acts of wonder by Moses and the patriarchs, prophets and Jesus and his disciples. But did they happen? Are they true? What do biblical miracle stories mean to us today? Learn more about the variety and types of miracles, why they appear in the Bible and what insight they may have for your life!
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Episode: Bible FAQs: Why Are Some Prayers Not Answered?Original air date: Thursday, July 24, 2008Episode Description:If God is all-knowing, why are some prayers answered while others are not? Is there a secret to prayer that is more than reciting the Lord's Prayer? Are visualizations and affirmations enough? Does the Bible give us any clues?
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Episode: Bible FAQs: Did God Create Humankind in One Day?Original air date: Thursday, July 10, 2008Episode Description:Did you know that there are actually two accounts of the creation of Adam and Eve? Find out how both apply to our lives and how the rabbinical teachings of these two stories compare to our Unity teachings. Is evolution theory compatible with biblical accounts? What is creationism and intelligent design?
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Episode: Bible FAQs: Does God Require Tithing?Original air date: Thursday, July 03, 2008Episode Description:Where did the word "tithe" come from? What does it mean? How does this relate to our relationship with God? Join us as we explore the biblical answers to these questions as well as our Unity teaching on tithing, prosperity and you!
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Episode: The Humor of JesusOriginal air date: Thursday, June 26, 2008Episode Description:Many New Testament historians have discerned elements of humor in the teachings of Jesus. The forms of humor found in his words include use of exaggeration, parody and surprising endings in parables. This program will explore examples of Jesus‘ use of humor and his purpose in using humor.
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Episode: Bible FAQs: How To PrayOriginal air date: Thursday, June 19, 2008Episode Description:The Bible has served for generations as a resource for prayer. But what does it specifically say about how to pray? What models does it offer for prayer, and how might we use these to enhance our own prayer practice?
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Episode: Bible FAQs: Life After DeathOriginal air date: Thursday, June 12, 2008Episode Description:Is there an afterlife? Is there a hell? Does the Bible deny reincarnation? Find out what the Bible says and doesn't say about life after death as Karen and Jim dive into the Scriptures on the important questions surrounding the end of our earthly existence.
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Episode: Bible FAQs: Fear Of GodOriginal air date: Thursday, June 05, 2008Episode Description:Our culture has long revered the notion of “righteous, god-fearing” people – but what does that really mean? And what does the Bible say about the need to fear God?
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Episode: Bible FAQs: What is the ‘wrath of God’?Original air date: Thursday, May 29, 2008Episode Description:If you have ever listened to traditional preachers deliver warnings about avoiding the “wrath of God” and wondered what that might be, here’s your chance see what the Bible says about it! Delving beneath the surface of the text often reveals new insights and deeper understandings than the literal words might say to us today.
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Episode: Bible FAQs: Why Is There Evil?Original air date: Thursday, May 22, 2008Episode Description:For centuries, theologians and philosophers and nearly everyone else, have pondered this question: If God is Good, why is there evil? While it continues to be a question that raises much debate, Unity has a rather unique answer. The Bible also has many possible explanations for evil and its remedy. Join Jim and Karen as they explore this intriguing question from the vantage point of the scriptures.
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Episode: FAQs: Existence of God and SatanOriginal air date: Thursday, May 15, 2008Episode Description:Does God exist? What evidence does the Bible give? What about the devil or Satan? Join Karen and Jim as they use the Bible to explore references and descriptions about God and the various names for God, the devil and Satan.
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Episode: Biblical Morality and Today's Society: What Fits, What Doesn'tOriginal air date: Thursday, May 01, 2008Episode Description:Referencing the Bible for social and moral direction has been a tradition through time. In many ways, the Bible offers timeless wisdom and insight for every human life. In other ways, biblical morality informed a particular culture at a particular time in history that does not serve well in contemporary times.
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Episode: The Bible In Many HandsOriginal air date: Thursday, April 24, 2008Episode Description:The Bible has been used through time, by individuals and by various cultures, in many diverse and multifaceted ways. This one book provides a moral teaching, a reference for cultural values, a history of a people, guidelines for spiritual community, a work of literature and a reference for individual spiritual revelation and development – and that's the short list!
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Episode: Keys to the Book of Revelation - Part 2Original air date: Thursday, April 17, 2008Episode Description:What is the "mark of the beast"? What is the significance of "666"? Discover the answer to these classic questions from the Book of Revelation as Karen and Jim explore the last 10 chapters of this last book of the bible. You may be surprised to learn how this work points to the destiny of the human soul and what it may mean for your own life!"
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Episode: Keys to the Book of Revelation - Part 1Original air date: Thursday, April 10, 2008Episode Description:Learn the historical context of this book, the purpose of its writing and the meaning of the first 12 chapters in the Book of Revelation, arguably the most controversial book of the bible. Jim and Karen will discuss the spiritual interpretation and life application that can be mined from this largely misunderstood biblical work.
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Episode: Mary Magdalene and Mary, Mother of Jesus: The Feminine Side of the ChristOriginal air date: Thursday, April 03, 2008Episode Description:Was Jesus' mother a virgin at his birth? Was Mary of Magdala married to Jesus? What role did she play in Jesus' ministry, before and after his death? Join us as we discuss these two important women in Jesus' life and ministry and their impact on Christian spirituality today.
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Episode: Thomas and John -- Gnostic Gospel WritersOriginal air date: Thursday, March 27, 2008Episode Description:The Gospel of John is very distinctive in style and content, differing from those of Matthew, Mark and Luke and has often been compared to the Gospel of Thomas. Some of the most familiar quotes from the Gospel of John are actually Gnostic teachings. Join us as Revs. Jim and Karen explore some of the similar themes in the Gospels of Thomas and John, how they reflect the Gnostic ideas of their time and have impacted Christian theology.
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Episode: Paul and the New Church: Your Hope Of GloryOriginal air date: Thursday, March 13, 2008Episode Description:Paul is the single most significant figure in Christianity and perhaps the most controversial as well. Join us as we explore the moral, theological and mystical aspects of Paul's writings that have shaped the teachings of Christianity and see how they are interpreted in Unity theology. This week E.J. Niles, Unity Institute faculty, joins the discussion.
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Episode: Peter and James, Brother of Jesus -- Successors to the SaviorOriginal air date: Thursday, March 06, 2008Episode Description:Imagine the confusion of the disciples after Jesus' resurrection and ascension! Who could lead them now? Jim and Karen will explore the leadership of the early Christians from a historical and symbolic viewpoint and how the resolution shaped Christianity into what it is today.
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Episode: Jesus – His Parables and MessageOriginal air date: Thursday, February 28, 2008Episode Description:Jesus’ message has been interpreted by many over the centuries, and as much as has been written, much still remains in debate. Join us as we explore the teachings and message of Jesus as evidenced through his parables and the Gospels. Our discussion will involve biblical scholarship and interpretation as well as Unity’s beliefs about the meaning of Jesus’ life. This is a program you won’t want to miss!
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Episode: Jesus and His MiraclesOriginal air date: Thursday, February 21, 2008Episode Description:Ever wondered who went around recording the miracles Jesus performed? Join us for a lively discussion of the miracles of Jesus – what Bible scholars believe about the miracles, how they compare to those of Elijah and how you can use them to create miracles for yourself!
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Episode: The Miracle Worker Prophets – Elijah and ElishaOriginal air date: Thursday, February 14, 2008Episode Description:Most people are familiar with many of the miracles of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels. Learn the metaphysical truths embedded in each of the stories and see how they can serve your life today!
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Episode: The Book of Job: Why ME, Lord?Original air date: Thursday, February 07, 2008Episode Description:A question that inevitably arises in every human life when things go wrong is, “What did I do to deserve this?” Many books have been written to elucidate the teachings from the Book of Job and the many answers that this Bible story gives to this classic question. Listen as Revs. Jim and Karen discuss the story, its many ideas and the ultimate answer to the question, “Why ME, Lord?”
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Episode: Devotion and RepentanceOriginal air date: Thursday, January 31, 2008Episode Description:One of the greatest love stories in the Bible begins with the devotion of two women—Ruth and Naomi in the Book of Ruth. Their story of devotion to one another—“your God will be my God and your people will be my people”—leads to finding a love that creates a secure, happy family for both women. Jonah’s call to preach to the people of Ninevah and his reaction to the call is a story of repentance—“changing one's mind”—that is both entertaining and enlightening for the listener. Learn how these two stories describe God’s universal love for all people and how their lessons can influence your own spiritual growth!
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Episode: The King Who Loved Too MuchOriginal air date: Thursday, January 24, 2008Episode Description:King David was the most heroic and idealized of all the characters of the Bible. He was a poet, a warrior, a king and a musician whose playing even soothed the mental illness of King Saul. David was known for his great capacity for love: for God, for his family, for his men, for his country. His indiscretions with his use of love were also renowned along with their disastrous consequences. Learn how his story illustrates all aspects of the use of love and what it teaches us today.
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Episode: The Story of Moses Part 2: The Wilderness and The LawOriginal air date: Thursday, January 17, 2008Episode Description:Egypt, they were led into the desert to wander for 40 years, under the guidance and direction of God through Moses. What they experienced, how they were organized into a nation, and what it meant to receive the commands of God as a strengthening of the covenant with His people are discussed in this segment. Find out how their story describes the universal experience of loss and transition and how we can use these lessons to help us transform our own lives today!
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Episode: The Story of Moses Part 1: Purpose and MissionOriginal air date: Thursday, January 10, 2008Episode Description:The life of Moses was spared during a time when all baby boys born of Jewish women were to be allowed to die. Not only was his life protected, but he grew up in the privilege of the palace of the Pharaoh. Discover how Moses was called into service to save his people and lead them out of bondage, and how his calling has given a name to God for all time.
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Episode: Joseph and His Brothers: The Power of DreamsOriginal air date: Thursday, January 03, 2008Episode Description:Did you know the odyssey of the 12 tribes of Israel begins with a dream and a dream interpreter? Learn how the dreams of Joseph, the 11th son of Israel, change the course of Jewish history by leading the ancestry of the Jewish people into Egypt for 400 years. Discover what Joseph represents in your own spiritual journey and how the power of dreams can give insight into your own life!
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Episode: Isaiah and the Messianic Prophecies: The Prince of Peace Birthed In YouOriginal air date: Thursday, December 20, 2007Episode Description:The writings of the prophet Isaiah have traditionally been adopted by Christianity as prophecies concerning the coming of Jesus Christ. They can also be seen as the Christ awareness coming into fuller expression into human life – a birthing or awakening of individual consciousness. This Christmas season, learn how the words of this ancient prophet can have an intimate and more powerful meaning for your life!
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Episode: Jacob & Esau: From Dysfunction to BalanceOriginal air date: Thursday, December 13, 2007Episode Description:Just are we are sometimes challenged by the conflicts of physical needs and urges vs. intellectual intention, so are these conflicts played out symbolically in the story of twin brothers, Jacob and Esau. Learn how their story describes a pathway for bringing balance into your own life through healing and reconciliation.
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Episode: Abraham: Father of Three ReligionsOriginal air date: Thursday, December 06, 2007Episode Description:Three world religions trace their beginnings to Abram, also known as 'Father Abraham'. This segment will explore the story of Abraham and his wife, Sarah and how their journey together in faith informed the foundations of Judaism, Islam and Christianity. Learn how this ancient story can shed new light on your own faith journey!
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Episode: Keys to Biblical Power for Your LifeOriginal air date: Thursday, November 29, 2007Episode Description:Discover the keys to the spiritual symbolism in the Bible. Each biblical character symbolizes spiritual ideas and states of consciousness that anyone might experience, while each story depicts a spiritual journey going on within you. Don't miss this introduction to the Bible - learn who wrote it, how it was assembled and how it affects YOUR life today!
