Wrapping up a tremendous experience we discuss all sorts of things, rarely stay on topic but end up feeling like we said what we needed to say. Par for the course and the most appropriate way to sign off.The post Ep. 48 The one where we say go

Ep. 47 Convenience: the Blurry Episode

Feb 19th, 2022 53m 19s

Listen to us live as we are inconvenienced by modern conveniences. Even with the best interest is at heart: sometimes the more convenient things are meant to make our lives the more complicated they become. Maybe we are meant to do the difficul

Ep. 46 Integral Christianity

Feb 19th, 2022 59m 53s

Join us with guest Paul Smith as we discuss the theory of Integral Christianity and the 3 faces of God. Plus you get to hear about the 12 words that changed him.The post Ep. 46 Integral Christianity appeared first on Unity of Boulder Spiritual

Ep. 45 Time should be Less Serious

Dec 2nd, 2021 57m 4s

What’s the point of time? Why do we keep trying to control it and why does it always seem to control us? Shad and Melissa jump into all the issues brought upon by Melissa’s least favorite day of the year.The post Ep. 45 Time should be Less Ser

Ep. 44 Wholeness v. Sectionalism

Oct 28th, 2021 1h 3m

Less Serious goes live as we debate the idea of looking at and solving problems piece by piece or in a holistic approach. Babies in rivers, boiled frogs, bites out of elephants are just some of the metaphors Melissa messes up this time…. but ma

Ep. 43 Value – Part II

Oct 28th, 2021 33m 20s

Conversation on value & worth continued….The post Ep. 43 Value – Part II appeared first on Unity of Boulder Spiritual Community.

Ep. 43 Value – Part I

Oct 28th, 2021 44m 6s

What determines something’s intrinsic value? Can spiritual value be measured? Shad also gets to the hard-hitting questions like “Is the chicken the minister?” Finally, though we reach a conclusion that life should be more like a buffet, as all

Ep. 42 Part II Technology in Church

Oct 28th, 2021 38m 58s

Part 2 of our conversation concerning technology in church!The post Ep. 42 Part II Technology in Church appeared first on Unity of Boulder Spiritual Community.

Ep. 42 Part 1 – Technology

Oct 28th, 2021 44m 40s

Join us as we chat with Rev. James Buchanan of Unity of Dallas as we dive into technology as a tool to move culture. In this two-part series, we discuss the roadblocks to implementing and the ever-important need for effective communication!The

Ep. 41 9/11

Oct 28th, 2021 1h 17m

Melissa and Shad discuss the tragedy of the September 11th attacks on their 20th anniversary. We dive into the hatred that caused it as well as the hatred that spawned it. What is the root issue of hatred anyway?The post Ep. 41 9/11 appeared f

Ep. 39 Music & Spirituality

Sep 24th, 2021 1h 17m

What role does music play in spirituality? How important is it in terms of spiritual growth? Explore these topics with Shad, Melissa & guest star Mark Stanton Welch. Sound alchemy, the importance of music in making you vulnerable, and how vibra

Ep. 40 Forgiveness

Sep 9th, 2021 56m 55s

Join Shad & Melissa with special guest Linda Chubbuck as we delve into the concept of forgiveness. Can you forgive someone in the midst of hurt? What happens to the negative energy during resentment? What about forgiveness on a global scale? Do

Ep. 38 Conscious Parenting

Aug 15th, 2021 1h 21m

Guest Ogun Holder helps us explore the wild and unpredictable world of parenting. The Author of Rants to Revelations fits right into our model of not taking the monstrous task of parenting all too seriously. We start to slip down the rabbit hol

Ep. 37 What is happening to “Church”

Jul 23rd, 2021 59m 3s

Join special guest and Unity celebrity Gary Simmons as we discuss everything from integral theory to its role in the decline of the traditional church. What is the new role of the ministers and where do online ministries fit into today’s model?

Ep. 36 Addiction

Jul 14th, 2021 1h 4m

Ep. 36 AddictionWhere is the line between giving it over and taking ownership? Does addiction happen upon you and what is the role in co-creating with the universe as it pertains to addiction… Join Shad & Melissa with special guest Temple Hayes

Ep. 35 Relationships

Jul 9th, 2021 1h 5m

What’s the point? Do they help or hurt our spiritual evolution? What happens when we search for wholeness in another person. How do the dynamics change when we are with someone who picks up where we leave off instead of looking for someone to c

Ep. 34 Let’s talk about…Sex!

Jun 25th, 2021 1h 8m

OH NO!!!!! Can we? Should we? How do we? Is there a spiritual component to it we need to explore? Can Melissa last an entire hour without giggling while talking about it?This and more answered as we explore the less serious side of the physical

Ep. 33 Self-Care & The Importance of Rituals

Jun 15th, 2021 1h 4m

Is self-care just bubble baths?Why are rituals important?Also – let’s talk about adoption!!! Join us as we explore these topics with our guest Elizabeth Barbour!The post Ep. 33 Self-Care & The Importance of Rituals appeared first on Unity of B

Ep. 32 Skipping & Self Publishing

Jun 10th, 2021 52m

What do you do that brings you unbridled, pure childlike joy? Have you tried skipping? Join us as we discuss with Kim Skipper Corbin the pure joy that can come from doing something some see as ‘silly’. We also get to talk about the publishing w

Ep. 31 Moving through change

Apr 30th, 2021 1h 13m

Change happens all around us all the time. It happens in relationships, workplaces, housing, school, etc. It can be difficult, or fun, or scary. But what can we do about it? What’s the best way to move through change with grace? Joining Shad &

Ep. 30 Mass Shootings. Who is Responsible?

Apr 9th, 2021 50m 56s

Ep. 30 Mass Shootings…Who is Responsible? With a few more mass shootings in the news, Shad & Melissa take on the very serious subject of mass shootings. Everyone is looking to point fingers, who deserves the blame? Can we stop the chaos? If not

Ep. 29 Diet & Spirituality

Apr 9th, 2021 1h 4m

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Ep. 28 Spiritual Authenticity

Mar 26th, 2021 1h 2m

What is Spiritual Authenticity and is it important? Melissa & Shad delve into many topics on this podcast while trying to stay on task talking about being your truest, most honest self when it comes to spirituality.The post Ep. 28 Spiritual Au

Ep. 27 Everything you wanted to know about sleep

Mar 15th, 2021 1h 6m

Ep. 27 – Everything you wanted to know about sleepWith special guest Damiana Corca, Shad & Melissa try to understand sleep. We spend an hour asking her all the questions we could think of. Do you have more? Is there truth to ‘unrestful sleep co

Ep. 26 Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Mar 6th, 2021 1h 5m

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.” – Henry Ford How much do the stories we tell ourselves affect the outcome of our lives? Are we subconsciously sabotaging things just so we can be right?The post Ep. 26 Self-Fu