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Episode: Transformation Using the Teachings of Jesus, Part 4Original air date: Thursday, May 10, 2012Episode Description:We continue to explore some of the teachings of Jesus that come through his most famous examples—those of the parables that are ascribed to him. We will explore the deeper meaning of certain parables and the ways in which there are no easy answers to arrive at nor are they simple moral teachings. Join us!
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Episode: EncoreOriginal air date: Thursday, May 03, 2012Episode Description:Encore presentation.
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Episode: Transformation Using the Teachings of Jesus, Part 3Original air date: Thursday, April 26, 2012Episode Description:The Beatitudes as found in the Sermon on the Mount and the Sermon on the Plain give deeper insight into what is needed to live a spiritually connected life. Join Karen and E.J. as they explore the transforming message of these teachings that goes beyond its literal interpretations.
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Episode: Transformation Using the Teachings of Jesus, Part 2Original air date: Thursday, April 19, 2012Episode Description:The Beatitudes as found in the Sermon on the Mount and the Sermon on the Plain give deeper insight into what is needed to live a spiritually connected life. Join Karen and E.J. as they explore the transforming message of these teachings that goes beyond its literal interpretations.
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Episode: Transformation Using the Teachings of Jesus, Part 1Original air date: Thursday, April 12, 2012Episode Description:
We have long believed that the teachings of Jesus were ahead of the understanding of many people who lived during his time. But we are learning that to fully understand or unpack the meaning requires a fundamental shift in awareness and consciousness. Join E.J. and Karen as they explore the teachings from the Sermon on the Mount and some parables to find the deeper meanings that help open awareness and transform consciousness, using Ken Wilber's Schematic of Consciousness as a reference.
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Episode: EncoreOriginal air date: Thursday, April 05, 2012Episode Description:Encore presentation.
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Episode: The Engaged Spiritual Life: #3 Personal TransformationOriginal air date: Thursday, March 29, 2012Episode Description:The goal of the spiritual journey is continuing transformation and growth in spiritual maturity and awareness of the Divine in every moment. But this transformation is not for the individual alone, but to bring more light to the world. Discover how this growth is spurred in the teachings of Jesus and how traditions as diverse as Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, Unitarianism and Unity all share versions of this same drive to "save the world." Join us!
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Episode: EncoreOriginal air date: Thursday, March 22, 2012Episode Description:Encore presentation.
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Episode: The Engaged Spiritual Life: #2 Care for CommunityOriginal air date: Thursday, March 15, 2012Episode Description:After Jesus' ministry was complete, his disciples and followers banded together to "keep the fires burning" that had been started in their hearts. They also began to live together in spiritual communities to reinforce and support the teachings they had embraced. Care for one another became a hallmark of the early Christian communities for the first two to three hundred years. Hear how this Christian tradition is expressed today in traditional Christian faiths and in our Unity culture.
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Episode: The Engaged Spiritual Life: #1 Inclusiveness and AcceptanceOriginal air date: Thursday, March 08, 2012Episode Description:
As we grow spiritually, the call to put our spirituality into action becomes stronger. In the Scriptures, we find Luke's Gospel to contain many examples of the growing sense of inclusiveness and universality in the message of Jesus. Our own Unity culture contains a hallmark of acceptance that newcomers feel. Learn how this acceptance both serves and deters the growth of Unity and how it plays out in our own spiritual lives.
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Episode: Stages of Faith Development in the Bible: Stage 4—Encounter With the ChristOriginal air date: Thursday, March 01, 2012Episode Description:Our encounter with Love brings us into stage 4, where we encounter the Christ within and begin to practice the teachings of Jesus, balancing doing and being as a spiritual discipline. Join Revs. E.J. and Karen as they explore this stage from the view of the teachings of Jesus and examine the pitfalls of the ego and note how Jesus modeled the way out of burnout and perfectionism.
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Episode: Stages of Faith Development in the Bible: Stage 3—Encounter With LoveOriginal air date: Thursday, February 23, 2012Episode Description:As we balance following the Law with understanding the spirit of the Law, we enter into the field of Love. As we explore this stage, we will use David's relationship with God, focusing on his transgressions, his repentence and his reconciliation. In this stage we will discover the real meaning in the Book of Job.
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Episode: Stages of Faith Development in the Bible: Stage 2—Encounter With the LawOriginal air date: Thursday, February 16, 2012Episode Description:After we encounter the Light and begin our faith journey, we soon must adopt a moral and ethical way of living in accordance with this new understanding. While this law offers security and identity in a community, it's shadow of rigidity and judgment must be transcended into acceptance and understanding. E.J. and Karen will explore this stage using the story of Mosaic Law and those of Jonah and Job in fulfillment of this stage of development.
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Episode: Stages of Faith Development in the Bible: Stage 1—Initial Encounter With LightOriginal air date: Thursday, February 09, 2012Episode Description:The four stages of faith development as delineated by Fr. Richard Rohr describe both the dawning of the light of awakening and the subsequent shadow emerging that must be integrated in order to move to the next stage. In the initial encounter with Light, Revs. Karen and E.J. will use the story of Jacob's life to illustrate this first stage of spiritual development that we all share along the spiritual path. Join us!
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Episode: EncoreOriginal air date: Thursday, February 02, 2012Episode Description:Encore presentation.
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Episode: EncoreOriginal air date: Thursday, January 26, 2012Episode Description:Encore presentation.
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Episode: The Three Faces of David: #3, as FatherOriginal air date: Thursday, January 19, 2012Episode Description:David is blessed with many children from several wives as were the patriarchs of his time. But even though David was a great king and beloved of God, his own human love blinded him in his role as father. He falls victim to a common parental trap—loving without the ability to discipline his children. Join Karen and E.J. as they explore David's story for remarkably useful lessons every parent can benefit from knowing!
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Episode: The Three Faces of David: #2, as LoverOriginal air date: Thursday, January 12, 2012Episode Description:Despite David's greatness as king and warrior, he is perhaps equally recognized as a lover of God and beloved of his people, both men and women. He also famously fell in love with another man's wife, Bathsheba. Join Karen and E.J. as they explore the aspects of Divine Love that David represents—its heights and its gifts as well as the perils of unbridled human love that his life also exhibits. Join us!
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Episode: The Three Faces of David: #1, as Warrior KingOriginal air date: Thursday, January 05, 2012Episode Description:David is introduced in the Bible as a young shepherd, the youngest of a family from the tribe of Benjaminites, the least among the tribes. But in a classic plot reversal, David becomes not only the mightiest of warriors, but the greatest of kings of Israel. E.J. and Karen explore his story and his qualities as a warrior and as a king. They also explore some aspects of his personality that will have some tragic results and important lessons for us all.
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Episode: The Coming of the Messiah?Original air date: Thursday, December 15, 2011Episode Description:Revs. E.J. and Karen will explore the lyrics of Handel’s Messiah in reference to the Scripture that is captured by them. They will give the historical context behind these familiar images and words and perhaps new meaning as we hear them sung by our favorite choirs of the season. Join us!
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Episode: Hannah and Mary: Mothers of MiraclesOriginal air date: Thursday, December 08, 2011Episode Description:In accepting the gift of the miraculous birth of their sons, both Hannah and Mary shared some similar experiences, whether in actual fact or by folklore. On this Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, Karen and E.J. will explore these birth stories, these two women and the qualities they share.
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Episode: Voices of Conscience: Prophet Ezekiel, Part 3Original air date: Thursday, December 01, 2011Episode Description:The prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah represent the changing consciousness and increasing conscience of the Jewish people. At the destruction of Jerusalem, we hear Ezekiel, who follows Jeremiah, voicing God’s message of hope to the people and giving them visions of a better day. Join E.J. and Karen as they explore this major prophet and the visions that become part of the apocalyptic literature we know today.
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Episode: Voices of Conscience: Prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah—Part 2Original air date: Thursday, November 10, 2011Episode Description:The prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah both represent the changing consciousness and increasing conscience of the Jewish people. The message of these two prophets was that in addition to being true to God, Israel was also taken to task when it failed to take care of the most vulnerable among them. Join Karen and E.J. as they explore the words of these prophets within the historical context of their times as well as with the growing sense of responsibility and consciousness of the people of their time.
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Episode: Voices of Conscience: Prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah, Part 1Original air date: Thursday, November 03, 2011Episode Description:The prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah both represent the changing consciousness and increasing conscience of the Jewish people. The message of these two prophets to Israel was that in addition to being true to God, it was also taken to task when it failed to take care of the most vulnerable among them. Join Karen and E.J. as they explore the words of these prophets within the historical context of their times, as well as with the growing sense of responsibility and consciousness of the people of their time.
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Episode: The Eight Biblical Covenants With God, Part 2Original air date: Thursday, October 27, 2011Episode Description:From Abraham to the letters of Paul, eight biblical covenants with God can be found that not only trace the changing relationship with God but also the evolution of human consciousness. Join E.J. and Karen as they discuss the covenants in this two-part program, along with insights and applications to your own spiritual life.
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Episode: The Eight Biblical Covenants Wth God, Part 1Original air date: Thursday, October 20, 2011Episode Description:From Abraham to the letters of Paul, eight biblical covenants with God can be found that not only trace the changing relationship with God but also the evolution of human consciousness. Join E.J. and Karen as they discuss the covenants in this two-part program, along with insights and applications to your own spiritual life.
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Episode: The Book of JobOriginal air date: Thursday, October 13, 2011Episode Description:As part of the Wisdom literature in the Jewish and Christian traditions, the Book of Job holds some of the most powerful and sweeping images of God and creation, as well as some of the most poignant and daunting conditions of human life. Join Karen and E.J. as they delve into the Book of Job and leave you with pearls for your spiritual journey today from this ancient text.
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Episode: The Age That Changed World ReligionOriginal air date: Thursday, October 06, 2011Episode Description:While world religions developed independently from one another for the most part and drew from the cultures and experiences of the people they arose from, there came a time of great change in world culture, known as the Axial Age. During this time, world religions also transformed and restructured in new ways, based on prophets or teachers of great influence. E.J. and Karen will explore this period of time and trace the influence of the change and how it affected the religions we know today.
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Episode: Wisdom Literature From Different Faiths, Part 2Original air date: Thursday, September 29, 2011Episode Description:As we hold that there are common truths that underlie all faith traditions, we also see the value in the Wisdom literature that has evolved with different traditions and cultures. Our own Wisdom literature is influenced by the culture that the Israelites found themselves in and that developed among them. Join Karen and E.J. as they make selections from among varying traditions and compare and contrast the wisdom found there.
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Episode: Wisdom Literature From Different Faiths, Part 1Original air date: Thursday, September 22, 2011Episode Description:As we hold that there are common truths that underlie all faith traditions, we also see the value in the Wisdom literature that has evolved with different traditions and cultures. Our own Wisdom literature is influenced by the culture that the Israelites found themselves in and that developed among them. Join Karen and E.J. as they make selections from among varying traditions and compare and contrast the wisdom found there.
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Episode: Prayers From the BibleOriginal air date: Thursday, September 08, 2011Episode Description:The Bible is a theological, historical, symbolic, mythological collection of literature that records the evolution of morality and human relationship with God, as God has been known through the ages. It also has a smattering of prayers sprinkled throughout its pages. Join Revs. Karen and E.J. as they explore various prayers throughout the Bible, some familiar and some obscure, and perhaps gain insight for your prayer life!
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Episode: The Transfiguration of JesusOriginal air date: Thursday, September 01, 2011Episode Description:Like so many of the life events captured in the Gospels about Jesus, the transfiguration is a referential image from the Hebrew Bible with a couple of twists thrown in. E.J. and Karen will explore the Gospel account and the threads of the ideas behind it that are woven into Jewish scriptures, Jewish thought, as well as the cosmology of the time. Learn how it may have gotten into the Gospel tradition and why it matters to us today.
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Episode: The Eschatological Jesus, Part 2Original air date: Thursday, August 25, 2011Episode Description:Was Jesus an apocalyptic prophet or a savior? Could he have been both? Or neither? Or some combination of the two or what? Join Karen and E.J. as they explore the Gospels and intertestamental and apocryphal texts to see the derivation of the end-times philosophy and whether the historical Jesus taught these ideas or whether they were inserted into the Gospels later by others. We will also discuss how this philosophy has shaped our image of Jesus to this very day.
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Episode: The Eschatological JesusOriginal air date: Thursday, August 04, 2011Episode Description:Was Jesus an apocalyptic prophet or a savior? Could he have been both? Or neither? Or some combination of the two? Join Karen and E.J. as they explore the Gospels and intertestamental and apocryphal texts to see the derivation of the end-times philosophy and whether the historical Jesus taught these ideas or whether they were inserted into the Gospels later. We will also discuss how this philosophy has shaped our image of Jesus to this very day.
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Episode: Jesus and the Q Document, Part 2Original air date: Thursday, July 28, 2011Episode Description:Biblical scholars believe that a source document existed from which the Synoptic Gospels were drawn. The source document, known as "Q," may have been one of several sources that are not available to us today or have not yet been recovered. It is believed that Q may contain the most original ideas or teachings of Jesus that have been captured. Join E.J. and Karen as they explore the various documents that have been classified as "Q" that show the evolution of early Christian thought about Jesus' teachings, his life, his death and his resurrection.
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Episode: Jesus and the Q Document, Part 1Original air date: Thursday, July 21, 2011Episode Description:Biblical scholars believe that a source document existed from which the synoptic Gospels were drawn. The source document, known as "Q," may have been one of several sources that are not available to us today or have not yet been recovered. It is believed that Q may contain the most original ideas or teachings of Jesus that have been captured. Join E.J. and Karen as they explore the various documents that have been classified as "Q" that show the evolution of early Christian thought about Jesus' teachings, his life, his death and his resurrection.
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Episode: Gnosticism and the New TestamentOriginal air date: Thursday, July 14, 2011Episode Description:The writings in the New Testament had many cultural and philosophical influences that were present during the life of Jesus but heightened after his death. Gnostic ideas and influence can be found throughout the canonical and noncanonical Gospels, pointing to a mysticism that defines early Christianity. While scholars debate the extent of Gnosticism in early Christian thought, there is evidence of the use of Gnostic ideas and world view that have shaped Christianity through the ages. Join E.J. and Karen as they explore these ideas and influences in how we read the Christian Bible today.
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Episode: Zoroastrianism and the New TestamentOriginal air date: Thursday, July 07, 2011Episode Description:The writings in the New Testament had many cultural and philosophical influences present during the life of Jesus which were heightened after his death. Zoroastrianism was prevalent in the 200 years before and after Jesus' life, and its influence on the thinking of evangelists and theologians of the early Christian church is evident. Join Karen and E.J. as they explore the world view presented by Zoroastrianism and its affect on Christian Scripture.
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Episode: The Infancy Gospels: Part 3Original air date: Thursday, June 30, 2011Episode Description:In the days of early Christianity, interest in Jesus’ early life began to grow, and out of that stories arose about the circumstances of his birth and childhood that are not conveyed in the canonical gospels. The Gospel of Thomas contains the stories about his childhood after being lost in the Temple and until beginning his ministry. The Gospel of James contains stories about his mother, Mary, including circumstances of her birth and childhood that prepared her to be the mother of Jesus. Join E.J. and Karen as they examine these little-known stories and discover their significance for us today.
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Episode: The Infancy Gospels: Part 2Original air date: Thursday, June 23, 2011Episode Description:In the first days of Christianity, interest in Jesus’ early life began to grow. Consequently, stories arose about the circumstances of his birth and childhood that are not conveyed in the canonical Gospels. The Gospel of James, for example, contains stories about his mother, Mary, including circumstances of her birth and childhood that prepared her to be the mother of Jesus. Join E.J. and Karen as they examine these little-known stories and discover their significance for us today.
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Episode: The Infancy Gospels: Part 1Original air date: Thursday, June 02, 2011Episode Description:In the first days of Christianity, interest in Jesus’ early life began to grow. Out of that interest arose stories about the circumstances of his birth and childhood that are not conveyed in the canonical gospels. The Gospel of Thomas contains the stories about his childhood after being lost in the Temple and until beginning his ministry. The Gospel of James contains stories about his mother, Mary, including circumstances of her birth and childhood that prepared her to be the mother of Jesus. Join E.J. and Karen as they examine these little-known stories and discover their significance for us today.
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Episode: The Gospel of Mary—Part 2Original air date: Thursday, May 26, 2011Episode Description:As we explore the Gospel of Mary Magdalene, we discover that it not only contains controversial references to the possible relationship she had with Jesus, but also has rich spiritual teaching that we can apply to our own lives today. In addition, her story describes the shift in the role women play in our spiritual heritage. Join Karen and E.J. as they trace the power of women in the Bible through to the woman known as Mary Magdalene.
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Episode: The Gospel of MaryOriginal air date: Thursday, May 05, 2011Episode Description:As we explore the Gospel of Mary Magdalene, we discover that it not only contains controversial references to the possible relationship she had with Jesus, but also has rich spiritual teaching that we can apply to our own lives today. Join Karen and E.J. as they delve into this little-known Gospel and mine some spiritual gold!
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Episode: Comparison of Passion and Resurrection Stories, Part 3Original air date: Thursday, April 21, 2011Episode Description:Different versions of the arrest and trial, passion, death and resurrection of Jesus are depicted in the Gospels. As we compare them, we find differences that the Gospel writers wanted to convey in telling them with a specific purpose, and we see how they fit into the ideas of how Christianity developed and about what Jesus came to do and be. In this episode, we will examine the resurrection stories through the lens of each Gospel writer and compare and contrast their reasons for writing them as they do. Join Karen and E.J. in this discussion about Lenten themes.
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Episode: Comparison of Passion and Resurrection Stories, Part 2Original air date: Thursday, April 07, 2011Episode Description:Different versions of the arrest and trial, passion, death and resurrection of Jesus appear in the Gospels. As we compare them, we find that each Gospel writer had a specific purpose in telling his story, and we see how the stories (and their differences) fit into the ideas of how Christianity developed and about what Jesus came to do and be. In this episode, we will examine the trial, crucifixion, death and burial of Jesus as told in each Gospel. Join Karen and E.J. in this discussion about Lenten themes.
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Episode: Comparison of Passion and Resurrection Stories, Part 1Original air date: Thursday, March 31, 2011Episode Description:Different versions of the arrest, trial, passion, death and resurrection of Jesus are depicted in the Gospels. As we compare them, we find differences that the Gospel writers wanted to convey in telling them with a specific purpose, and we see how they fit into the ideas of how Christianity developed and about what Jesus came to do and be. Join Karen and E.J. in this discussion of Lenten themes.
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Episode: De-Scandalizing Mary MagdaleneOriginal air date: Thursday, March 24, 2011Episode Description:Who was Mary Magdalene really? What was her relationship with Jesus? With the apostles? Why has she been depicted as a scandalizing figure in Christianity? The answers to these questions and many more may surprise you. Join us!
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Episode: How Did Hell Get Into Christianity?Original air date: Thursday, March 17, 2011Episode Description:Ideas such as hell, purgatory and limbo were developed hundreds of years after Jesus' life. They were not part of Jesus' teaching or Jewish thought but came into Christianity through other doors. Learn what led to their inclusion in Christian cosmology and how to get them out of yours today!
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Episode: The Devil in the Details of ChristianityOriginal air date: Thursday, March 10, 2011Episode Description:Where did the notion of the devil come from? How have Christians read into the Hebrew Scriptures a devil that Jews did not know and that Jesus did not teach? Learn where these ideas came from, what WAS meant by the references in the Old and New Testaments and how to see this troubling symbol for what it really is.
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Episode: From Jesus Movement to Christ Cult, Part 3Original air date: Thursday, February 24, 2011Episode Description:The earliest forms of Christian community can be traced to the Jesus movements that formed after Jesus' death and the Christ cult that developed in the second half of the first century and informed much of Paul's writing. In this program, we will examine how the Book of Revelation is the culmination of this Christ notion that is unique to the early Christian community. Join E.J. and Karen as they explore the implications of this transition—what was gained, what was lost—in our Christian heritage.
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Episode: From Jesus Movement to Christ Cult, Part 2Original air date: Thursday, February 17, 2011Episode Description:The earliest forms of Christian community can be traced to the Jesus movements that formed after Jesus' death and the Christ cult that developed in the second half of the first century and informed much of Paul's writing. Jesus went from spiritual teacher to cosmic god. Join E.J. and Karen as they explore the implications of this transition—what was gained, what was lost—in our Christian heritage.
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Episode: From Jesus Movement to Christ Cult , Part 1Original air date: Thursday, February 10, 2011Episode Description:The earliest forms of Christian community can be traced to the Jesus movements that formed after Jesus' death and the Christ cult that developed in the second half of the first century and informed much of Paul's writing. Jesus went from spiritual teacher to cosmic god. Join E.J. and Karen as they explore the implications of this transition—what was gained, what was lost—in our Christian heritage.
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Episode: Christianity Before the Gospels, Part 3Original air date: Thursday, January 20, 2011Episode Description:After Jesus' death and before the Gospels were written, groups known as the Jesus Movement promoted philosophical ideas that they believed were embodied by the teachings of Jesus. Learn more about what the teachings of the Jesus Movement were and how they were inserted into the Gospels, but used differently. Join us!
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Episode: Christianity Before the Gospels, Part 2Original air date: Thursday, January 13, 2011Episode Description:After Jesus' death and before the Gospels were written, groups known as the Jesus Movement promoted philosophical ideas that they believed were embodied by the teachings of Jesus. Among those ideas was that of the establishment of the "kingdom of God" here and now. Sound familiar? Join E.J. and Karen as they discuss these early ideas among the followers of Jesus and what a radical and even seditious idea this "kingdom of heaven" notion truly was!
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Episode: Christianity Before the Gospels, Part 1Original air date: Thursday, January 06, 2011Episode Description:After Jesus' death and before the gospels were written, the Jesus Movement consisted of groups who considered radical ideas for living as a community. Some of these ideas came from philosophies of the day but were fueled by the teachings of Jesus and his followers. In this series, E.J. and Karen will explore some of the philosophical ideas about community life that were developing at that time and that would inform what would be captured as the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels, which were written down later. The excitement of this possible way of life had a life of its own and informed the beginnings of Christianity. Join Karen and E.J. in rediscovering the excitement of these world-changing ideas.
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Episode: Women Who Challenged Jesus #3: The Woman at the Well, Part 2Original air date: Thursday, December 16, 2010Episode Description:The Gospel writers often described the Pharisees, scribes and lawyers as "challenging" Jesus, usually with regard to some point of Jewish law. Out of those encounters, Jesus often taught an expanded understanding of Jewish law—the spirit of the law—that has become the "new law" for Christianity. But there were other encounters, often with women, that seemed to call forth from Jesus something that he might not have planned on revealing or possibly known until the encounter took place. When Jesus met the woman at the well, a dialogue ensued that contains revelations that are not repeated anywhere else in the Gospels. Join E.J. and Karen as they explore this dialogue from a cultural, historical and metaphysical view to reveal some surprises for our own spiritual path!
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Episode: Women Who Challenged Jesus #2: The Woman at the Well, Part 1Original air date: Thursday, December 09, 2010Episode Description:The Gospel writers often described the Pharisees, scribes and lawyers as "challenging" Jesus, usually with regard to some point of Jewish law. Out of those encounters, Jesus often taught an expanded understanding of Jewish law—the spirit of the law—that has become the "new law" for Christianity. But there were other encounters, often with women, that seemed to call forth from Jesus something that he might not have planned on revealing, or possibly known until the encounter took place. When Jesus met the woman at the well, a dialogue ensued that contains revelations that are not repeated anywhere else in the gospels. Join E.J. and Karen as they explore this dialogue from a cultural, historical and metaphysical view to reveal some surprises for our own spiritual path!
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Episode: Women Who Challenged Jesus, # 1: Known and Nameless WomenOriginal air date: Thursday, December 02, 2010Episode Description:The Gospel writers often described the Pharisees, scribes and lawyers as "challenging" Jesus, usually with regard to some point of Jewish law. Out of those encounters, Jesus often taught an expanded understanding of Jewish law—the spirit of the law—that has become the "new law" for Christianity. But there were other encounters, often with women, that seemed to call forth from Jesus something that he might not have planned on revealing or possibly known until the encounter took place. In this segment, Karen and E.J. will explore several encounters with women, some known, some nameless, that seemed to elicit a reaction from Jesus and give us a deeper, more revealing teaching. Join us as we explore these encounters and apply them to our own lives.
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Episode: Origins of the Gospels: #8 Different Story Versions, Part 2Original air date: Thursday, November 18, 2010Episode Description:To anyone who has read the five Gospels about the life and ministry of Jesus, it is clear that there are similarities, contradictions and stark differences in style and content among them. Scholars have given us much insight into who the authors may have been, who their intended audiences were, and what theological intentions they may have had. In this two-part edition, Karen and E.J. will examine different versions of the same story told by different Gospel writers. The differences underscore the perspective of the author and provide interesting twists for our spiritual lives!
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Episode: Origins of the Gospels: #7 Different Story Versions, Part 1Original air date: Thursday, November 11, 2010Episode Description:To anyone who has read the five Gospels about the life and ministry of Jesus, it is clear that there are similarities, contradictions and stark differences in style and content among them. Scholars have given us much insight into who the authors may have been, who their intended audiences were, and what theological intentions they may have had. In this two-part edition, Karen and E.J. will examine different versions of the same story, as told by different Gospel writers. The differences underscore the perspective of the authors and provide interesting twists for our spiritual lives!
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Episode: Origins of the Gospels: #6 Comparisons and ContrastsOriginal air date: Thursday, November 04, 2010Episode Description:To anyone who has read the five Gospels about the life and ministry of Jesus, it is clear that there are similarities, contradictions and stark differences in style and content among them. Scholars have given us much insight into who the authors may have been, who their intended audiences were, and what theological intentions they may have had. In this segment, we will examine the five Gospels and compare and contrast their messages and their theology as we find new insights for ourselves in the process!
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Episode: Origins of the Gospels: #5 Gospel of ThomasOriginal air date: Thursday, October 28, 2010Episode Description:To anyone who has read the five Gospels about the life and ministry of Jesus, it is clear that there are similarities, contradictions and stark differences in style and content among them. Scholars have given us much insight into who the authors may have been, who their intended audiences were and what theological intentions they may have had. The Gospel of Thomas is a sayings Gospel that does not describe the life events, healings or death of Jesus. It merely enumerates a list of presumed sayings of Jesus and provides a richer view of the teachings of Jesus. Join E.J. and Karen as they mine some of these insights for our lives today.
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Episode: Origins of the Gospels: #4 Gospel of JohnOriginal air date: Thursday, October 21, 2010Episode Description:To anyone who has read the five Gospels about the life and ministry of Jesus, it is clear that there are similarities, contradictions and stark differences in style and content among them. Scholars have given us much insight into who the authors may have been, who their intended audiences were, and what theological intentions they may have had. The Gospel of John is traditionally thought to be written by the John known as the "beloved disciple" of Jesus. But this author's style is strikingly different from the other four Gospel writers and contains many strongly Gnostic ideas that were influential in the early church. Join E.J. and Karen as they explore this Gospel for its rich spiritual message that we can use in our own lives.
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Episode: Origins of the Gospels: #3 Gospel of LukeOriginal air date: Thursday, October 14, 2010Episode Description:To anyone who has read the five Gospels about the life and ministry of Jesus, it is clear that there are similarities, contradictions and stark differences in style and content among them. Scholars have given us much insight into who the authors may have been, who their intended audiences were, and what theological intentions they may have had. The Gospel of Luke is traditionally attributed to a Greek writer who sought to emphasize the inclusiveness of Jesus’ message and to attract Jews living outside of Israel to his life and message. Join Karen and E.J. as they explore this Gospel for the spiritual gems found only in Luke that apply to our lives today.
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Episode: Origins of the Gospels: #2 Gospel of MatthewOriginal air date: Thursday, October 07, 2010Episode Description:To anyone who has read the five gospels about the life and ministry of Jesus, it is clear that there are similarities, contradictions and stark differences in style and content among them. Scholars have given us much insight into who the authors may have been, who their intended audiences were, and what theological intentions they may have had. The Gospel of Matthew is traditionally attributed to a Jewish writer who sought to convince his audience that Jesus' life was the fulfillment of the Jewish Scriptures. Join Karen and E.J. as they explore this Gospel for the spiritual gems found only in Matthew that apply to our lives today.
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Episode: Origins of the Gospels: #1 Gospel of MarkOriginal air date: Thursday, September 30, 2010Episode Description:To anyone who has read the five Gospels about the life and ministry of Jesus, it is clear that there are similarities, contradictions and stark differences in style and content among them. Scholars have given us much insight into who the authors may have been, who their intended audiences were, and what theological intentions they may have had. The Gospel of Mark appears to have been a source document for Matthew and Luke as well as for the most succinct and action-oriented. We'll explore this gospel for its content and gems for our spiritual lives. Join us!
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Episode: The Teachings of Jesus, Part 3: Compared With Traditional ChristianityOriginal air date: Thursday, September 23, 2010Episode Description:Biblical archeology and scholarship have revealed much about the time of Jesus: the culture in which he lived, the understanding that the people of his time might have had about his teachings, what Jesus likely said, and what he did not, among the sayings attributed to him. With this information comes an understanding of the historical Jesus that gives context to his words and teachings in contrast and comparison to what has developed as traditional Christianity through the ages since he walked the earth. Join E.J. and Karen as they discuss these distinctions and how they impact our spiritual lives today.
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Episode: The Teachings of Jesus, Part 2: Compared With Buddha's TeachingsOriginal air date: Thursday, September 16, 2010Episode Description:In the sixth Century BCE, before Socrates, Plato or Jesus, Siddhartha Gautama lived and awakened in awareness, becoming known as the Buddha, or "the enlightened one." In this program, we compare the teachings of Jesus as described in the five Gospels with the teachings of the Buddha as recorded by his disciples. Join Karen and E.J. as they compare their words in this fascinating study of our spiritual life as taught by two of the greatest spiritual teachers the world has ever known.
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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 BC.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 BC.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 BC.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 BCE 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 attributed to Jesus were not likely his words. But through cultural studies of the people of Jesus' time and archaeological findings, much more is known 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.
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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 verses 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 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 they 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 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 our 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 2001 on 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 have 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 to see what the Bible says about it! Delving beneath the surface of the text often reveals new insights and deeper understandings than what 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 Johnz: 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 and 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 versus 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!
