Retire math teacher and spiritual seeker, John Hoopes, discusses the impact that Vince Lisi and Now Creations has had on his life. Trading his tee off times for spiritual study groups and meditation time, John spends more than 6 hours a week focusing on his spiritual growth, and it has paid off. He is now more fulfilled, centered and peaceful than ever. He provides an inside look into his spiritual transformation.

Part 2 of this series goes into detail about the founding of Now Creations by Vince Lisi and Bob Cene, Jr. We are treated to an explanation of how the many offerings of Now Creations came about and the philosophy behind the growth of study groups and other spiritual enrichment programs. Woven throughout the talk are many words of wisdom.

Part 1 of a 3-part series about Vince Lisi and the founding of Now Creations in Ohio. Vince takes us through his personal spiritual journey from childhood to entering and leaving the priesthood and his short marriage that ended with the death of his wife. He discusses his 3 books, his study groups, and the importance of having a guide and a group of like-minded seekers to help you on your spiritual journey.

Organist and retired German teacher, Gary Harger takes us along on his journey from growing up in a German immigrant family on a hog farm in Michigan to settling in Pittsburgh, PA where he discovered Ignatian practice. His retirement from teaching, combined with the isolation of the pandemic has given him time to explore his innate sense of spirituality which is both universal and individual at the same time. He provides a look at how we can come to God while living in a fallen world. Episode #7!

"Hope Made Real" author "Mama Arlene" Brown talks to us from Rwanda. We learn how in retirement she left Williamsport, PA to establish an orphanage and primary school in Muhanga. Narrowly escaping death on three occasions, she has persevered and grown her school at Urukundo from 4 students to over 1100. We learn what it means to not be in control and to find your life's purpose after 65 years. Episode 6!

Reiki Master and Intuitive, Sharyn Madison shares insights from her book, "Spirit Speaks" and her journey to becoming a certified facilitator of "The Energy Codes." Her journey includes 30 years of teaching physical education and coaching women's athletics in public and private schools, as well as travels to Columbia, the Dominican Republic, and Thailand. She listens and talks to the animals. Episode 5!

Episode 4 Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and Yoga instructor, Laura Budde reveals her spiritual growth from pastor's daughter to Reiki practitioner. We are invited to learn from her strategy for coping with her father's suicide. She also shares with us her love for nature and her plans to walk all 2200 miles of the Appalacian Trail. Episode 4!

Patricia DeMarco, PhD, author of "Pathways to Our sustainable Future; A Global Perspective From Pittsburgh" and "In the Footsteps of Rachel Carson; Harnessing Earth's Healing Powers," tells of her spiritual journey from childhood Catholicism to the Cathedral of the Forest. As a voice for Gaia, she speaks of the need to align the laws of man with the laws of Nature. Episode 3!

Melih Demirkan reveals his spiritual journey as a Turkish Muslim in Pittsburgh, who earned his PhD at the University of Maryland, became the CEO of a global company, and now lives as a U.S. citizen in Pittsburgh's South Hills. As a member of the Turkish Cultural Center, he speaks with fondness about what it is like to be a Muslim in America and to establish a home here for his wife and children. Episode 2.

Holistic veterinarian, Dr. Doug Knueven discusses his spiritual journey from Catholicism to becoming the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Association for Research and Enlightenment. The conversation includes his use of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and animal chiropractic, as well as animal nutrition. His journey has him lecturing both locally and nationally on both the use of alternative approaches to veterinary medicine and on the works of Edgar Cayce. Episode 1!