On the Front Porch with Ami Chen: Spiritual Dialogues for the 21st Century

with Dave Nichols, winner of the 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Medallion Award for his and his wife Chini's work bringing spiritual principles to "at risk" communities and schools in Charlotte, NC, and nationally. Dave is director of the non-profit Center for Sustainable Change.

Readings from Jesus, as well as other Jewish masters and mystics. A new take on the crucifixion, and moving from "littleness" to "magnitude." Go within this wintry, holiday season with a show to nourish the heart and soul, and plant the seeds for re-birth & renewal!

We spend so much of our lives on self-protection and self-enhancement, and in the end we die, anyway! A cruel joke, or a beautiful and boundless opportunity to face the deep mystery of life, to explore the form and the formless? Call in's welcome, as we look, together, at this Mother of all fears ... with one of the most profound spiritual teachers of our day. What do aging, death and dying have to teach us, NOW, before we physically die?

In many lives, family and family histories create great stress during the holidays (and year round!) A time expected to be happy and bright can become frustrating, disappointing, even maddening. For those who are "alone," holidays can feel like pressure & more loneliness. Can we go home within ourselves for the holidays, and find there the feelings of joy and contentment we were expecting from the outside world? ... Regardless of our circumstances? Listen and find out!

Ami is joined by very special guest Clytee Lally Mills, MSN, RNCS, as they dialogue about the experience of aging, caretaking and the unique experience of going through the death of Ami's father and CSC co-founder Roger Mills, together. What do aging, death and dying have to teach us? Callers welcome!

Join Ami and Dicken for a reflective dialogue on the difference between "bouncing around" in the self-help, spiritual and/or 3 Principles world, and listening more deeply to "go within." What does seeking mean? What does finding mean? Listen and find out!

From our personal lives to our work, and even toward "saving the world," applying spiritual principles to improve our lives, or the lives of others can become a trap that limits our own understanding and growth. With special guest Robert Jackson of the A Quiet Mind podcast, (and Ami's Soul Brother!)

Ami and special guest Gabriela Maldonado-Montano talk about living in the unknown with less fear and greater ease. Psychologically, spiritually, physically, circumstantially, as human beings, we often find ourselves in the heart of the "unknown." Can we trust this space, and find peace and discovery within the mystery of not knowing?

Listen! What is deep and quiet listening, beyond our pre-conceived notions, our ideas, our beliefs, and who we think we are? How does listening connect us more fully to others and to ourselves? How might listening unleash greater cooperation, increased efficiency and a happier family life? Might quiet listening even impact our vitriolic political climate? Listen and find out!

A return to simple, formless Principles for understanding life that any "dummy" can understand ... After six months of interviews, dialogues and sharing her own story, Ami revisits the simple principles of Mind, Consciousness & Thought that underlie all belief systems. With an understanding of these Principles, everyday life becomes easier, and our connection to, our oneness with, the whole of life, more apparent--no matter what our religion, philosophy or spiritual tradition. Call in's welcome!