Spiritual Resilience Podcast: Recent Episodes
Spiritual Resilience Podcast
Together with Rev. Rich Tafel, a transformative leader and executive coach, we explore various topics related to building your spiritual resilience, finding your inner life compass, and solving the challenges we face in the world.
In this episode, take the challenge to see if I can answer "Who is God?" in twelve minutes.
What is faith? You'll be surprised how much this word means different things to different people.
In this episode, we will be looking at how to maintain hope in these challenging times.
In this episode, we will be looking at how to have gratitude when things are not going your way.
In this episode, we'll discuss ways we can better handle conflict in our own lives and in our politics.
There's a lot of doom and gloom talk on this topic and it will be good to see how individuals can work in the community to reverse course to save the planet.
What role can we as Christians have in building within ourselves a better understanding of others we disagree with and playing a peace-making role in overcoming divisions?
With so much death and loss lately, I thought it might be a good topic to talk about who angels are and how we can connect to them.
In this episode, we'll be discussing how best to understand the Bible. Additionally, we'll be sharing the incredible concept of spiritual evolution taking place in the world and how that informs what we read and understand.
This episode we'll explain what we think it means to be a spiritual entrepreneur and why we should continue to lead on it.
In this episode, we'll discuss some unique and compassionate insights into what happens on the other side of death and the teaching on this topic can be very helpful to a grieving family.
"Where is, all of this chaos headed?" While we can't predict the future, our spiritual tradition does give us some unique insights into making sense of the current state of chaos and the possibility of what might be coming next.
In this episode, we'll discuss the role of God's purpose. our purpose as we remember 9/11.
Today, the church and the LGBT community appear to have very little interest in each other. But I think when we look deeper there's a real opportunity for heading and bridging the divide. In this episode, we'll explore what I think Jesus might think of Gay Pride and where our church might be able to serve in the midst of this ongoing division.
In this podcast we'll start a discussion about how we can learn from the pandemic as we move forward with our spiritual lives.
Many Christians feel their path is a conscientious objector and defunding the military. Other Christians feel that serving in the military is living out Jesus teaching that there is no greater love than being willing to lay down your life for another. In this episode, we'll explore these viewpoints to see what we can come up with in our own life.
In this podcast, we'll share strategies we can use to make our time use more align with our spiritual path.
In this episode, we'll be discussing a brief background on Swedenborg, the church, and what I see as its future
In this episode, we’ll be sharing some practical steps we can take to engage with people we disagree within the political arena.
Knowing your purpose is shown to be one of the contributors to having a positive impact on your life. Join us this episode to learn about your purpose.
The focus of this episode will be how we can set healthy boundaries as we seek to love our neighbor.
In this episode, we will be talking about what we should leave behind and what we should take with us as we slowly come to the end of this pandemic
During this episode, we’ll be speaking about our need to learn to cultivate community as a spiritual practice.
How do we partner with God to make this world a more just place? This sermon fits nicely into a theme we’ve had the past few episodes on manifesting, prayer, and following Jesus.
In this episode we’ll explore the reason there is suffering and the surprisingly positive role it can play in our spiritual life.
If you have never heard of this concept, manifestation is a popular expression in the New Age community where an individual can put something that is put into your physical reality through thought, feelings, and beliefs. In this episode we will discuss manifestation in depth.
The forty days of Lent marks a time of repentance in preparation for Easter. February is also Black History Month. This makes for a good time for us to focus on what churches can do to repent of the sin of racism.
Many in our community have deep connections and want to see if there is a spiritual connection to understanding Islam. As our church continues our work to be a bridge-building community, this week we will discuss what we should know about the spiritual importance of Islam. And will be looking out how we are different, similar and what we can learn?
The pandemic, the deaths, job loss, our political turmoil’s and lockdowns have taken a toll on all of us creating incredible grief. What does our faith offer us to both understand and deal with grief? What strategies can you share with others for dealing with grief?
This episode we will look toward the future. As the tension in our national life keeps moving in the direction of increased polarization, what role can our church play as a place for understanding and healing as we seek to move away from increased hatred? What does the church need to learn to play that role?
In this week's episode we will be discussing the power of belonging and the dangers of "conspirituality" and cults.
In this episode, we'll speak to what evil is, how it manifests in our lives, and the life of our country. Then, we'll discuss strategies we might take at the personal and national level.
New Years' is a time to set goals with the feeling that the coming year offers a clean slate to reflect on what needs to change in our lives. Most of those goals are about our material life, but this episode I’m going to explore how we can set spiritual goals for our inner life in this coming year.
In this episode, we'll be talking about spiritual guidance. Specifically, regarding answering the question that was asked of whether it is okay to engage with astrology, mediums, or other spiritual guides.
In this episode, we’ll look at how our tradition sees it and then look deeper at what all this means for us in our own personal journey here on earth.
In this episode we celebrate the miracle of Jesus coming into the world. During his life, he did many miracles. After his death his disciples also did miracles. Today, we don't see the miracles like the ones Jesus and the disciples provided.
Addiction in America is at an all-time high. We tend to think of addiction in terms of drugs or alcohol, but when we look closer addictions come in different ways. In this episode, we discuss the spiritual tools to battle addiction.
In this episode the question is posed: Is Christianity the best religion in the world? If yes, why? If no, why not switch to a different faith? Why are there so many religions? How do we engage with people of other faiths? What’s the role of religion in the next life? Lots to discuss.
What is role that Christians in America can play post-election? This episode speaks on the 7 Reasons Christian Churches Must Play A Leadership Role in Post-Election America 2020.
In a culture that teaches there’s nothing more than what you can see, feel, and touch, it makes sense that death is an uncomfortable subject. But whatever we embrace death as just a new beginning? Explore the topic of death and transfiguration in this episode with Rev. Rich Tafel.
Spiritual leaders need to be powerful too. Too often we fall into victim roles and see ourselves as helpless.In our material world, we look at wealth or politics as means to control events and manipulate or dominate people to get what we want. However, spiritual power is critical in our lives and is often misunderstood. In this episode with Rich Tafel we look at the importance and need for spiritual power that allows us to overcome the hells, and keep up the fight to do good.
All of us are wrestling with something right now. Simply being tenacious and sticking things out isn't always the best strategy in life. There are times when you need to quit your job, end a relationship, or end a project you've given yourself to. In this episode with Rich Tafel as we wrestle with the topic: "Knowing When to Give Up".
In this episode with Rich Tafel we are looking at the importance of humility. What it is and isn’t and why it plays such a crucial role when we seek to build relationships.
As we seek to build community and engage in the public square, we must become more authentic.
Authenticity is the missing element in much of life. It also serves as a superpower in creating community because when you are authentic good people will forgive your mistakes and missteps.
Many have given up on there being anyone authentic out there, leaving them nihilistic and even depressed.
In this episode with Rich Tafel we are exploring authenticity. What does it mean from a spiritual perspective? How can we develop it in ourselves and our organizations?
The number one question we get from young leaders seeking to create community and bridge the divide is this: “How do I engage in the civic arena when things are so toxic?”
It’s a great question. We know building the beloved community is the answer, but we also aware that very toxic people are doing all they can to get their own way and repel people from engaging in community, politics, and the workplace.
The answer to this question is that we must build up our spiritual resilience to engage in community. There are people who thrive off of conflict and even make money off of it. We need to prepare ourselves as people of faith having been doing for generations . Over the next six episodes Rev. Rich Tafel is going to share six strategies for to become spiritually resilient, starting with the topic of self-awareness.
In our ongoing Spiritual Resilience series, Rev. Rich Tafel discusses the importance of aligning your motivations as you engage the world.
We continue our series on how we can build resilience by focusing on moral courage. To change the world for the better, we’ve got to develop the strength to step into challenging situations.
Most of us seek to avoid to conflict, but there come those times when you need to stand up for what you believe. In this episode Rev. Rich Tafel discusses some spiritual and practical strategies to accomplish this.
In our continuing effort to develop ways to be resilient in these challenging times, Rev. Rich Tafel speaks on the power of forgiveness. In this episode, he explores something he calls "pre-forgiveness" and why it is critical for dealing with toxic situations.
In this episode Dr. Malcolm Peck, the Vice President of the Church of the Holy City in Washington, DC, and an internationally-recognized authority on Middle East and Islam. Together we will discuss how to lead a life of compassion, and its potential in a conflicted world like ours.
The conversation is moderated by Kateryna Pyatybratova, education entrepreneur and Director of Business Development at the George Washington University's Center for Excellence in Public Leadership.
In this episode Ina Gjikondi, who serves as the Director of Executive Education Coaching at the George Washington University's Center for Excellence in Public Leadership, guides us in a discussion on reclaiming wholeness. Together we explore ways to activate a new story and inspire you to shift into a new way of being.
The conversation is moderated by Kateryna Pyatybratova, education entrepreneur and Director of Business Development at the George Washington University's Center for Excellence in Public Leadership.
In this episode Scott Smith, entrepreneur, author and early pioneer in structured finance, guides us through his research and thinking behind his new book, The Emerging Kingdom. The conversation is moderated by Kateryna Pyatybratova, education entrepreneur and Director of Business Development at the George Washington University's Center for Excellence in Public Leadership.
In this episode Sheri Smith, social entrepreneur and founder of the Indigo Education Company. The conversation is moderated by Kateryna Pyatybratova, education entrepreneur and Director of Business Development at the George Washington University's Center for Excellence in Public Leadership.
In this episode of the "Spiritual Resilience" podcast, we are doing things a little differently. This week we are joined by Nikiar Ahmadi who will lead us in a community discussion on spiritual resilience by sharing how it shows up in his own life.
Reach out to us to share your stories of spiritual resilience!
You’ve probably read the data. Church attendance in America is following trends in Europe. All of the major Christian denominations are facing a membership crisis, including evangelicals.
But that’s only half the story. As church attendance goes down, interest in spirituality and living a moral life have gone up. Young people are seeking a moral life, but they are not looking for one religion’s doctrine as their north star. Instead, they are picking and choosing.
With interest in meaning, purpose, and spirituality increasing at the same time churches and denominations are decreasing, the question is what is the future of the church.
Explore this topic in this episode with Rev. Rich Tafel.
Anxiety levels are spiking. People are stressed about war, politics, finances, and the general uncertainty in the world. In this episode Rev. Rich Tafel explores how to develop spiritual resilience for troubled times.
In this week's episode Rev. Rich Tafel explores whether there is a meaning to life and how that fits in with our own life purpose.
In this week's episode Rev. Rich Tafel interviews Founder and CEO of Indigo Education Company SheriSmith about her spiritual entrepreneurship journey, with some revealing insights on growing your inner life and making an outward impact!
In this episode Rev. Rich Tafel answers, "If it's true that everything happens for a purpose, then what's God's purpose in bad things that happen?"
In this episode Rev. Rich Tafel speaks to the power of humility and why it is one of the most critical aspects of spiritual growth.
In this episode Rev. Rich Tafel discusses the question many people have asked, as the war against Ukraine continues by trying to answer what a Christian's response to war might be.
In this episode Rev. Rich Tafel discusses if there a limit on how much one person should have in terms of money when millions live in abject poverty, and how much wealth should each of us seek in our lives.
In this episode Rev. Rich Tafel discusses spiritual strategies to to confront evil in our personal lives.
In this week's episode Rev. Rich Tafel explores faith-based strategies for coping with grief.
In this week's episode Rev. Rich Tafel explores anxiety and mental health, and what are some of the spiritual strategies to coping with these realities.
In this week's episode Rev. Rich Tafel explores the question of how to find and live a life of joy in the midst of seemingly-insurmountable challenges?
In this week's episode Rev. Rich Tafel explores ways in which people of faith can serve as a bulwark against escalating violence and division in our country, and why are houses of worship best-placed to serve this role.
You may know that Easter is the holiest day in the Christian calendar, but you might not know why. Today we will look at how this important day, Easter is critical in navigating a good life.