Listen in as Norm and Ken cover all the bases when it comes to the subject of “sin.”  What does it really mean?  What does it mean to different spiritual philosophies?  Hear how this subject of sin affected Norm’s life and his recovery and transformation into what he already knew deep down inside.  Norm is a mighty teacher and inspiration to those who are ready and willing to lay down their guilt about whatever it is that is holding you back; that may be keeping you from full recovery into that place of freedom and deep connection.

A much sought after international author, educator, and motivational speaker, Norman Bouchard is a lifestyle humorist.  His unique blend of humor, story telling and music brings an intensity of feeling to the audience that implants a clear message that changes lives and thinking patterns.  Once a Roman Catholic Priest, Norm has since worked with Fortune 500 companies, churches, groups and individuals to empower their greatness.  He is the author of “29 Questions for the Ordinary Life” and currently heads up the Marketing and Communications Department at Mile Hi Church, in Denver, Colorado. Norman Bouchard has a BA in Philosophy, a Masters of Divinity, Pastoral Care Degree, is a Certified Senior Advisor and a minister with United Centers for Spiritual Living.  Most of all, Norm is passionate about asking questions to reveal how profound ordinary people’s lives really are. www.normanbouchard.com

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In her position as the Community Spiritual Leader of United Church of Religious Science/United Centers for Spiritual Living, Rev. Kathy is doing something rarely done, yet has very powerful implications for our future.

Many years ago a spiritual movement splintered into two separate organizations. This is not uncommon since we have seen similar splits throughout history. What’s unique is the intention of these two organizations to now come back together and stand even greater in the power of oneness.

Rev. Kathy says, “As we have gone about designing a new organization it has become very important not just look at who we were as an organization but to look at the world we want to help create. We have focused on questions like: What does the world need from us right now?; and What is a spiritual organization for this unfolding world look like that is far beyond where either organization began?”

From their desire to become re-enchanted emerged a “Global Heart Vision.” Rev. Kathy says, “We wanted to place our organization within the larger context of the evolution of the entire planet. We are looking up and beyond the walls of our organization to how we can bring our principles, and way of being into a world that works for all, a world of peace, wholeness, plenty, freedom and enfranchisement for everyone.

“Of course, like any group of two or more people we must find respectful ways to move through our attachments and entrenchments in ways that honor each other while working together to create something new.

“The core spiritual principle that guides our actions is that oneness is absolute. There is only one truth and that is oneness. There is only one problem and that is separation and therefore, separation is an illusion. We are committed to always doing our best to come back to the truth of oneness even when we don’t know what we’re going to do after that.

“When facing a problem each of us is charged with doing our own spiritual work. When we realize that we are separating from someone or from a group, we must do the work to come back to the truth of oneness. Whenever I become aware of my own attachment and entrenchment in what I think is right, I remember that I’m here to practice oneness.

“I believe that the world needs more people practicing oneness. Even larger than our organizations and what we’re going through is the understanding as the wonderful poet/philosopher Rumi said, ‘Love is the final explanation of everything.”

“I believe that when you love someone you seek to understand what they need for their greater good. In everyday practical terms this translates into understanding that equally important as championing our own point of view is seeking to understand fully and completely what’s meaningful/valued by the other side. After that we can find new ways that work for everyone.

Dr. Rev. Kathy Hearn founded the Pacific Church of Religious Science in San Diego where she was Senior Minister for 15 years. She has been active in the leadership of United Church of Religious Science, having held the positions of President and Vice President of United Clergy of Religious Science and Vice Chair of the International Board of Trustees. Dr. Kathy has traveled around the United States and internationally to share the Global Heart Vision.

More information about Kathy can be found at www.revkathy.com and information about the Integration Conference where oneness will rebirth one organization where there has been two, can be found at www.unitedcentersforspiritualliving.org

Cynthia James and Dr. Jordan Paul, hosts for Connections Radio, share a common passion for helping to heal separation and facilitate oneness. Our motto, “Stay Connected” means living in oneness with our authentic self and our family, including those with whom we live as well as every living thing with whom we share our planetary home.

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We need to fully traverse the territory of life –allow it to unfold – we need to co-create and tend it well. Jerry’s life has been a product of this tending – he surrendered. Facing fears is an incredible liberation. When we give our heart and soul to whatever it is we believe in we will come up against those limitations of our humanity and it is at that point that we can choose to be a new way of being on the planet or retreat into fear and continue to do the things we are doing. Jerry says that facing your fears is like learning to dance – each step, the clumsiness is terrifying and awkward and that which is a fearless confrontation becomes a beautiful expression. We invite you to be inspired with Ken and Jerry for this profound and fascinating discussion and story telling of this artist’s journey of transformation.

In the late 1970s, Jerry Wennstrom was a rising star in the New York art world when he realized his identity as an artist had become too small a container for him and set out to discover the rock-bottom truth of his life. He destroyed his large body of art, gave away his possessions and spent the next 15 years living in the moment, surrendered to unconditional trust. Jerry is an artist, author of “The Inspired Heart: An Artist’s Journey of Transformation” and the subject of Parabola/Sentient Publications documentary video, “In the Hands of Alchemy.” www.handsofalchemy.com

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Michael Fischman is a leader in the field of personal development, best-selling author of Stumbling Into Infinity: An Ordinary Man in the Sphere of Enlightenment. Not too long ago, as a high-powered advertising executive he was on a very different path. And then, he met Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

Michael says, “I’d been meditating for 12 years and although I had times of great serenity, something was missing. I thought I needed to focus on getting along better with people and have more quality relationships. Meeting Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and learning the powerful breathing technique that is the basis of The Art of Living workshop, changed the entire direction of my life.

“I never realized how powerful breathing could be as a way to control my mind and emotions. I couldn’t control my mind with my mind but through the breath I now have a say over my thought patterns and emotions.

“My spiritual practice is about the journey from my head to my heart. I used to be seeking truth and judging everybody and everything until I realized that love is the greatest power for transforming the world. In my personal relationships, there’s a lot more warmth and depth and appreciation for individuals.

“We’re all looking for joy and hope that finding the right person will complete us and fill us up. I now know that joy is something inside me and things cannot fill me. Things are like the icing on the cake but I’m the cake. I am that divine consciousness and when I experience my authentic self I realize that that’s the source of joy for which I so deeply yearn.

“Since taking my first workshop, my entire orientation towards oneness has changed. Before that time I was like a bull in a china shop. There was me and then there was the rest of the world. People were a vehicle to get what I needed. I wasn’t sensitive to people’s feelings or what other people needed.

“As time has gone on I’ve found my needs decreasing and I am able to take greater responsibility not just for my family but for the whole planet. And now my life is about service, the service of helping uplift others and work more effectively with them.

“The breathing technique that I use and teach is an action that we take with the breath that gives a clear vision of who we really are. It’s based on the simple principle that every emotion has a corresponding rhythm of breath. Emotions and breath have a direct correlation. With this knowledge, we use the breath to become aware of when we’re not in our center, eliminate the emotional toxins that we have been holding in our body, and then return to our center.”

The Art Of Living Foundation has programs all over the world working with all kinds of groups and individuals in need. The program that Fischman is very closely connected with is, “Youth Empowerment Seminars” YES teaches breathing techniques to 6,000 kids to help them get through school and their day. In the schools in which they have been working the program has significantly changed the drop out rate.

Michael Fischman is the U.S. president and one of the founding members of the nonprofit Art of Living Foundation, whose programs have impacted more than 25 million people around the world. He has led breathing and meditation workshops at the United Nations, NASA, the World Bank, IBM, the MD Anderson Cancer Center, the Army National Guard, and retreat programs in many other settings. A native New Yorker, he currently resides in Boca Raton, Florida. More about Michael and his fabulous book can be found at www.stumblingintoinfinity.com. For more information about the Art of Living Workshops visit www.artofliving.org

Cynthia James and Dr. Jordan Paul, hosts for Connections Radio, share a common passion for helping to heal separation and facilitate oneness. Our motto, “Stay Connected” means living in oneness with our authentic self and our family, including those with whom we live as well as every living thing with whom we share our planetary home.

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Connections Radio honors grass-roots activists who by encouraging oneness are contributing to a more peaceful planet. YOU are our eyes and ears connecting us to such Everyday Heroes.

Ken Helander, Director of the SAGE of the Rockies program at the GLBT Center of Colorado helping elders in the community age with pride, confidence, resources and purpose. Find out more at www.glbtcolorado.org/SAGEoftheRockies.aspx

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All kinds of drugs; pharmaceuticals, street drugs, sex, work – any distraction can keep you from feeling. Know that once you feel, it is only energy and you are being asked to respond to it in a new way. As the Universe is working for our health and well being – all we are asked to do is wake up and be conscious of anything that is moving us off track and keeping us from our wholeness. The question is “can we stay awake?”. Listen in as Cynthia and Ken cover a variety of present day scenarios that influence and teach us to be more during these exciting times of shifts and transformations.

Cynthia James is one of today’s brightest and best loved international spiritual leaders, inspirational speakers, multi-media performers and award winning authors who is admired and respected around the world for her passion to empower and transform people’s lives. As a survivor of childhood abuse, Cynthia has developed effective tools that have assisted thousands of individuals, families and couples in transcending and healing from the wounds of abuse and trauma in their lives. Her book and renowned in-demand workshop both entitled, “What Will Set You Free” concentrates on healing techniques for abuse and trauma victims. Cynthia James’ co-hosts, with Dr. Jordan Paul, “Connections Radio” also featured on Spirit Media Network. www.whatwillsetyoufree.com

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Mary Lou Makepeace has been the Executive Director of the Gay and Lesbian Foundation for Colorado since 2003. She also serves as vice-president for Colorado programs of the Gill Foundation. The Gay and Lesbian fund was started by Tim Gill to support non-profit organizations around Colorado, including healthy families, arts and culture, civic engagement, public broadcasting and event sponsorship.

Mary Lou says, “We are trying to advance equality in Colorado where everyone is treated equally and with respect. That includes all people not just LGBT people. The focus of our granting is helping our grantees become more economically self-sufficient and increasing their ability to advance equality within their organization as well as in the work they’re doing in the community.

Mary Lou sees that, “The civil rights movement was not just about African-Americans, the women’s movement was not just about women and the movement for LGBT rights can’t just be about gay people. It has to be about all of us who are concerned with our fellow citizens and insuring the rights that are guaranteed in the Constitution.

“Ending homophobia requires both education and getting to know each other. This means non-LGBT people getting to know LGBT people and vice versa. When a non-gay person knows a gay person and sees that they are real people with aspirations, values, hurts and joys they change their minds about gay rights. The only way to overcome the demonization of gay people is through personal experience.

“We are being called to look at our neighbors, our brothers and sisters, and find our commonalities. We have so much more in common with one another then we have differences. Those who recognize that, need to be very vocal and active about broadcasting the message that we’re all in this together.

“Current times make me very nervous because there’s so much hostility, suspicion and distrust of government, as well as people who look different, worship differently or have a different sexual orientation. We as a society can’t survive with that kind of separation. We must embrace one another with all our differences and make America live what it was established to be, a place for all of us to be treated with respect and dignity.”

Mary Lou Makepeace was Colorado Springs’ first female mayor, serving from 1997 to 2003. As mayor, she led a nine-member city council, served as chairman of the board of Colorado Springs Utilities and provided oversight to city-owned Memorial Hospital. In addition, she is an adjunct faculty member for the Center for Creative Leadership at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, as well as running the Mary Lou Makepeace Group.

Prior to joining the Gill Foundation, Mary Lou was the executive director for Leadership Pikes Peak, where she managed an array of community leadership programs designed to develop leadership skills and promote civic involvement.

Her experience also includes being a teacher at the American School in Tananarive, Madagascar; assistant to the Defense Attaché at the American Embassy in Prague, Czechoslovakia following the Soviet invasion; and the adult education officer at Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany.

More information about Mary Lou and the work being done by the Gay and Lesbian Fund can be found at www.gayandlesbianfund.org. More information about Tim Gill and the work of the Gill Foundation can be found at www.gillfoundation.org

Cynthia James and Dr. Jordan Paul, hosts for Connections Radio, share a common passion for helping to heal separation and facilitate oneness. Our motto, “Stay Connected” means living in oneness with our authentic self and our family, including those with whom we live as well as every living thing with whom we share our planetary home.

STAY CONNECTED! with Connections Radio on Spirit Media Network.

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Connections Radio honors grass-roots activists who by encouraging oneness are contributing to a more peaceful planet. YOU are our eyes and ears connecting us to such Everyday Heroes.

Caroline Boudreaux is the Founder and Executive Director of The Miracle Foundation, which provides orphans in India with food, water, clothing, shelter, education, medical care, love, and, most of all, hope. Website for Caroline Boudreaux is MiracleFoundation.org.

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Connections Radio honors grass-roots activists who by encouraging oneness are contributing to a more peaceful planet. YOU are our eyes and ears connecting us to such Everyday Heroes.

Steve Farrell is the Worldwide Coordinating Director of Humanity’s Team. Humanity’s Team is a spiritual movement whose purpose is to communicate and implement the belief that we are all one, one with God and one with life, in a shared global state of being, so that the behavior of humanity may shift to reflect this understanding.

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