Podcast: Awaken To God's Presence

Created in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, this series features guided spiritual practices to help you connect with the Divine no matter where you are or what’s going on around you. The original set is A1 thru A10. More guided practices are added periodically. Push pause on your life for fifteen minutes and receive a gift of peace…in the midst of the storm.

A34 | Awaken to God’s Presence | Continuing Revelation

From its very beginning, Community of Christ has looked to continuing revelation for guidance and direction for the path ahead.  And, we have not been disappointed.  Surprised at times…yes. Disappointed … no. As those called to be a prophetic people, it is important for us to discern … to patiently listen to God’s leadings as…

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A33 | Awaken to God’s Presence | All Are Called

We all have a calling.  Some are called to serve in ordained ministry, but calling is so much more. Join host Wendy Brian as she leads listeners through a meditation intended to “Open Our Hearts” to see, hear, and know that to which God is calling us. Bring your creative imagination, and a willingness to…

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A32 | Awaken to God’s Presence | Unity in Diversity

Unity in Diversity feels like an oxymoron.  How can it be?  How can we maintain our own uniqueness in the presence of those who think and believe and live differently than us? The key may just lie in finding a way to see the value in the other, separate and apart from the ways in…

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A31 | Awaken to God’s Presence | Pursuit of Peace

Can you imagine what true peace would look like in your life?  Would it be connected to a physical place or a quiet place in your soul? In this month’s episode of Awaken to God’s Presence, host Wendy Brian encourages us to join her in an imaginative meditation … creating for ourselves a “Shalom space”…

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A30 | Awaken to God’s Presence | Grace and Generosity

When we consider the deeper meaning of grace (beyond the prayer that one says before a meal), we cannot help but think of generosity. Grace is a gift from God offered without condition and without end. God’s generous gift of grace in our lives, in turn, evokes a deep sense of gratitude. In this episode…

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A29 | Awaken to God’s Presence | Blessings of Community

With few exceptions, we all engage in several different communities as we travel through our daily lives. Community, after all, is simply a group of people with whom we share something in common (family, work environment, neighborhoods, church, etc.). Only we can say which of those communities are a blessing to us, and to which…

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A28 | Awaken to God’s Presence | Responsible Choices

Like the Apostle Paul, we sometimes find ourselves doing the very things we hate, even though we know better. Making responsible choices can get sidelined by spontaneous responses to the world around us. It’s certainly easier to make responsible choices when we have time to think them through. In today’s episode of “Awaken to God’s…

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A27 | Awaken to God’s Presence | Worth of All Persons

What is your worth in your eyes? In the eyes of others? In God’s eyes? Community of Christ upholds nine Enduring Principles, one of which is the Worth of All Persons. You are included in that “all.” Join host Wendy Brian for a guided meditation that will help you listen for God’s call in your…

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A26 | Awaken to God’s Presence | Sacredness of Creation

Community of Christ counts “Sacredness of Creation” as one of its Enduring Principles. We often hear exclamations noting creation’s beauty and the ways in which our lives are touched by it. But how often do we take the time to really take it in… to acknowledge the elements of fire, air, water, and earth…and, to…

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A25 | Awaken to God’s Presence | Pride Flag Guided Meditation

God loves all of God’s creation! ALL… No if, ands, or buts. Unfortunately, that is not always communicated and lived out in authentic, life-giving ways … especially to those In the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.  For this episode of Awaken to God’s Presence, and in recognition of Pride Month, host Robin Linkhart, leads listeners through a guided…

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