Open Heart Conversations

Join Rev. Renee Rossi in conversation with artist and author Day Schildkret of Morning Altars as they explore the healing powers of nature, art and ritual as they pertain to grief.  In this Open Heart Conversation, they discuss how to not only face but ritualize the constant changes we experience in our everyday lives.

Join Rev. Renee Rossi and Rev. Dr. José M. Román as they explore the spirituality of angels. Together they dialogue with Rev. Dr. Ingrid Scott, a world-renowned philanthropist and angel expert based in Hampton Court, U.K. In this episode of Open Heart Conversations, the ministers of the United Palace of Spiritual Arts consider the angelic realm and what angels can teach us about our relationship to the Divine.

Join Bishop Heather Shea, Rev. Renee Rossi, and Rev. Dr. José M. Román as they explore the practice and spirituality of interspecies communication. Together they dialogue with Nancy Windheart, an internationally recognized animal communicator and interspecies communication teacher based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In this episode of Open Heart Conversations, the ministers of the United Palace of Spiritual Arts consider the world of animal communication and what it tells us about the Divine and humanity’s place in the world.

Join Bishop Heather Shea, Rev. Renee Rossi, and Rev. Dr. José M. Román as they explore the Akashic records with Mary Madeiras. Said to be a spiritual repository of all events, actions, ideas, thoughts, intents, and emotions ever to have occurred in the cosmos throughout time—past, present, and future—the Akashic records have been metaphorically defined as a veritable library of the mind of God. In this program, we will explore ways to tap into this repository of wisdom to enhance our ability to heal, learn, grow, and personally evolve.

Come join Rev. Dr. José M. Román and Rev. Renee Rossi as they explore one of the great ancient spiritual traditions: Druidry. A tradition with deep roots in Western spirituality, the Druid faith was reconstituted in the last century, and today it’s celebrated by many people throughout the world. Belinda Twiggs, a Druid practitioner with more than 30 years of experience, will help guide us in this magnificent exploration.

Join the whole team at Open Heart Conversations for a joyful review of our best programs this past year. We look forward to continuing our exploration of the world’s enduring spiritual and religious traditions this coming year.

Join Rev. Renee Rossi and Rev. Dr. José M. Román as they explore modern monastic life in the latest episode of Open Heart Conversations. They will be joined by Brother Paul Quenon, who has been a Trappist monk at the Abbey of Gethsemani for more than 60 years, and his friend Judith Valente, a renowned journalist and student of religion and spirituality.

Join Bishop Heather Shea, renowned scholar and researcher Dr. Jean Houston, and Rev. Dr. José M. Román as they welcome beloved teacher and writer Caroline Myss and together explore the shadow. First proposed by the psychological theorist Carl Jung, the shadow is said to represent a part of the human individual and collective psyche that is discarded, powerful, and mysterious. The shadow’s ability to influence and even mold human lives is said to be overwhelming, especially when it remains unknown, obscure, or simply denied.

Join Bishop Heather Shea and Rev. Dr. José M. Román as they welcome Muhammad Ichlas to explore the teachings and practices of the Sufi tradition. Considered the mystical path of Islam, Sufism has been called the path of the heart, a path leading to mystical union with the Divine.

Please join Bishop Heather Shea, Rev. Renee Rossi, and Rev. Dr. José M. Román as they explore A Course in Miracles (ACIM) with one of its most acclaimed teachers, Marianne Williamson. Believed by many to be a modern revelation of ancient wisdom, ACIM has proven to be for many a powerful tool for self-learning, healing, and deep personal growth. In her numerous years as a spiritual educator, writer, and humanitarian, Marianne Williamson has grounded much of her work on the teachings of ACIM.