2020 New Thought Walden Awards Podcast Series

Award-winning journalist and author Lynne McTaggart is the 2020 Champion of Change Walden Awards honoree. She is considered a leading authority on intention, spirituality, and the new science movement that is being studied today. McTaggart shares her views on the direction that we are evolving as a species and how we can move forward in these unprecedented times.

Interviewed by Rev. Martha Creek.

Author, speaker, and musician Justin Michael Williams shares his powerful message on meditation for the marginalized. Williams, a 2020 Next Generation Walden Awards honoree, is dedicated to using his voice to serve, especially those who are young, of color, and in LGBTQ communities. He discusses his new book, Stay Woke: A Meditation Guide for the Rest of Us.

Interviewed by Rev. Julie Moret.

*Read a full interview with Williams in the Unity Magazine® September/October 2020 Issue.

As a filmmaker and accomplished country musician known for his Posi music, Jon Miller encourages us to listen to the gentle voice inside. The As a Man Thinketh director talks about his work and what inspires him to create.

Interviewed by Rev. Julie Moret.

Kendrick Chavez shares his story of going from shy, overweight kid to teen motivator. Chavez transformed his life through diet and exercise. He is passionate about helping teens overcome challenges and reach their goals.

Interviewed by Rev. Julie Moret.

Known as the Queen of Fresh Thought, Rickie Byars is undoubtedly one of the most acclaimed and beloved New Thought singer/songwriters. She shares her story about her three-decade career as both a solo artist, music and arts director, and as founder and director of the world-renowned Agape International Choir.

Interviewed by Rev. Sheila McKeithen, J.D.

Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy—known to her many fans as SARK—is a highly acclaimed author, artist, speaker, and teacher. Her books, including Living Juicy and Succulent Wild Woman, are national best sellers. SARK talks about her calling as transformer, uplifter, and laser beam of love.

Interviewed by Rev. Martha Creek.

Jesse Campbell is one of those singers who puts his whole heart and soul into his music. You may have seen Jesse on season 2 of the hit NBC reality show The Voice, which 40 million viewers witnessed. It resulted in him being asked to join Christina Aguilera’s team. Jesse talks about how he feels connected to Source and how that lets him share his gift.

Interviewed by Rev. Julie Moret.

While driving home from work in the early 1990s during the cold winter in Baltimore, Maryland, Rev. Vaile Leonard was touched by the homeless individuals she passed. She was moved to action. Leonard talks about her organization, Light of Truth Center, which has been providing clean, safe, affordable housing for women in recovery for more than 20 years. She discusses her calling in supporting women in recovery and her own journey of recovery from addiction.

Interviewed by Rev. Sheila McKeithen, J.D.

Following the loss of his only son Tariq in 1995 to a senseless, gang-related murder, Azim Khamisa chose the path of forgiveness and compassion rather than revenge and bitterness. This amazing choice led to the establishment of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation and the subsequent forgiveness movement that has reached millions. Khamisa talks about his work with young people and his hopes for a new generation of compassionate and empathetic leaders.

Interviewed by Diane Ray, host of Be Present.

Author, speaker, and podcast host Charles Eisenstein talks about ways we can work together to heal the planet and heal ourselves. In these challenging times with a pandemic and social unrest, Eisenstein offers his ideas on ways to evolve as a society and heal the wounds of our civilization.

Interviewed by Diane Ray, host of Be Present.