Spiritual Living for the 21st Century

Spiritual Living for the 21st Century

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Spiritual Living for the 21st Century episodes

  • Imagination

    This week, Reverend Ken Daigle explores the transformative power of imagination as a spiritual tool for creating change. He frames imagination as a rehearsal for how we respond to conflict, interact with those who disagree with us, and hold a vision for peace. Utilizing Unity principles, Rev. Ken encourages practicing faith through affirmative prayer. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on March 1st, 2026.

    22 min
  • Collective Effervescence

    This week, Reverend Ken Daigle gives a talk that highlights how powerful communal experiences are larger than individual solitude. He encourages conscious participation and setting intentions to create these transformative moments, emphasizing that shared energy enhances collective well-being. Collective effervescence, whether in grief or celebration, embodies the presence of spirit in human interactions. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on February 22nd, 2026.

    21 min
  • Love — What We Do and Don't Know About

    This week, J.D. Schramm shares a heartfelt talk, weaving together personal stories and insights about the ever-flowing energy that moves between people who choose connection. Through lived experience and reflection, J.D. explores how love grows, shifts, and deepens when we remain open to one another. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on February 15th, 2026.

    32 min
  • Truth Is Not New, It's Remembered

    This week, Misa Malone, the Unity San Francisco Minister of Music, reflects on Black history through the lens of Unity's Five Principles, showing how timeless spiritual truths have long been lived, practiced, and embodied within Black communities. Misa explores how faith, consciousness, prayer, and action sustained generations in the face of oppression, revealing that what we often call "new thought" is truly ancient wisdom remembered. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on February 8th, 2026.

    29 min
  • They Imagined

    This week, Reverend Jackie Hawkins returns to Unity San Francisco with a powerful Black History Month spiritual discussion that highlights the visionary achievements of African Americans who rose against the odds to transform history. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on Febuary 1st, 2026.

    28 min
  • Unapologetic Manifestation

    This week, Rev. Ken Daigle returns to build on the momentum from his book launch party with a focused message on what it means to expand our horizons without apology — rooted in the idea that "the tree doesn't apologize for wanting; neither should you." His talk invites the community to lean into clarity, conviction, and purpose as we continue our Year of Manifestation together. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on January 25th, 2026.

    20 min
  • Moving From Fear to Love

    This week, Ryan Harvey, the Director of Media, Information, and Technology at Unity San Francisco, explores the intersection of Dr. King's activism and Unity's spiritual principles. Ryan discusses the Trap of Fear, how nonviolent tension can be a catalyst for spiritual and social growth, and Agape Love to look at how the "inescapable network of mutuality" is a direct reflection of the First and Second Unity Principles: There is only one Power, and we are all connected within it. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on January 18th, 2026.

    12 min
  • Year of Manifestation

    This week, Reverend Ken Daigle goes into the concept of manifestation, reframing the concept not as magical thinking, but as an internal process supported by neuroscience and neuroplasticity. Rev. Ken emphasizes that true change requires emotional alignment and the courage to face one's own internal shadows and feelings of unworthiness. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on January 11th, 2026

    27 min
  • Divine Wisdom

    This week, during the White Stone Ceremony Service, Reverend Ken Daigle speaks on current events regarding the death of Venezuelans during the military operation to capture the leader of Venezuela. Rev. Ken reminds us that we can take a stand for Peace, Love, and Understanding, and change starts with us. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on January 4th, 2026.

    11 min
  • Burning Bowl

    This week, the special Burning Bowl ceremony took place, which offered a sacred space to release 2025 and open the way to 2026 with clarity and peace. Through this ceremony of reflection, writing, and ritual, led by Reverend Ken Daigle, participants were able to let go of what no longer served them, creating room for renewal, intention, and the light of a new beginning. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on December 28th, 2025.

    44 min

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The podcast from Unity San Francisco that explores modern spiritual teachings and provides insight into how to apply them in your life.