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Portland Center for Spiritual Living Podcast
Hosted by Rev. Bridget McCann · EN
Portland Center for Spiritual Living provides spiritual tools to transform lives and make the world a better place.
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This Thing Called God – So, Why Not Believe in God?
Aug 2400:29:37Tap to summarizeFaith does not come easily to everybody. Some struggle with the whole concept of a deity even existing, let alone being responsible for all creation. But, why not believe in God? This week, we look at faith and God from a pragmatic perspective.
Transcribe →This Thing Called God – God: What’s in a Name?
Aug 1700:28:30Tap to summarizeThe Great Thing Itself, what some call “God”, has no name, but goes by at least 1,000 names. We’ll explore the many names for “God” across different faith traditions and what those names tell us about “God”.
Transcribe →A Life of Purpose
Jul 2700:27:14Tap to summarizeIs the course of our lives predetermined; one of fate? How much control do we have? What does that thing we call “God” have to do with it? Come find out as we explore the interplay of life, purpose, and God.
Transcribe →Pride as a Spiritual Practice
Jul 2000:22:09Tap to summarizeHappy Pride! Today is Pride Day here in Portland. Pride has been a source of confidence, self-respect and solidarity for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community for many years. Sounds like a spiritual practice we could all benefit from! [Oh, if you’re not clear on the whole alphabet soup thing, don’t worry, we’ll explain.]
Transcribe →Selfishness Done Right
Jul 1300:22:39Tap to summarizeSelfishness is putting one’s own needs before those of others. This is sometimes necessary, as in self-care. But, can showing care and compassion for others also be selfish? Yes, it’s what the Dalai Lama calls “wise selfishness,” and it’s so much better than regular selfishness.
Transcribe →Creative Intelligence and the Elements of Life
Jul 600:29:08Tap to summarizeEarth, Wind, Fire, Water – the four basic elements, each essential to life as we know it. This week, we take a look at the magnificent Intelligence at work in the Universe through the power of these four elements working together to create life.
Transcribe →The Ultimate Goal of Life
Jun 2900:20:37Tap to summarizeAll humans desire, and ought, to be free. In celebration of Juneteenth and July 4th, we look at the ultimate goal of life for all people, freedom from discord of every sort. And, it just happens to be one of the core principles of our teaching.
Transcribe →Live Love Louder
Jun 2200:29:19Tap to summarizeEvery day, in every way, we are getting better and better, no matter what we think! How can we tone down any negativity in our lives, including negative self talk, so that we can truly live love louder?
Transcribe →The Solution to Every Problem
Jun 800:20:04Tap to summarizeWhat if there were one thing that could solve every problem, no matter what it is? No matter how big? No matter how entrenched? There is – The Golden Key.
Transcribe →Strength Through Vulnerability
Jun 100:22:35Tap to summarizeVulnerability is not being weak. Vulnerability is actually essential for real strength.
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