Practical Prayer

By: Rev. Bill Marchiony DD & Carol L. Lawrence
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  • Summary

  • The most effective prayers in virtually every religion and spiritual practice throughout history follow the same pattern. Rev. Bill Marchiony and Carol L. Lawrence talk about the five-step formula for Practical Prayer, and the shift in perspective that can be required to allow our prayers to create real new experiences in our lives.

    Each weekly episode digs into the topic from a fresh angle, providing insight on the ways that our beliefs, our upbringing, our education and our society come together to make our lives the way they are. They also provide the spiritual tools we can use to move beyond those old influences and open ourselves to the life of our dreams.

    Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD is an ordained Minister of Religious Science, Spiritual Director of New Thought Philadelphia, and author of “Practical Prayer for Real Results”. He has been studying and teaching these powerful principles since the 1990s. Before that, he was a zany morning radio air personality, which makes this podcast fun to listen to.

    Carol L Lawrence is an author, Spiritual Life Consultant, inspirational speaker who has spent 30+ years in church leadership, spirituality and biblical studies, and seminary education. Having pastored churches across denominations and racial diversity has given her a respect for a broad and inclusive theological perspective. She’s also the host of the “Jazz Divine” podcast, a unique worship/meditation experience with Smooth Jazz.

    Together, this unlikely duo explores the transformation that is possible when these powerful New Thought teachings are added to a more traditional religious framework.

    A Practical Prayer is a prayer that WORKS! These discussions dive into the details of how it works, and how to work it.

    Watch more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgRoJ36sZeMs9fW1A3mvUQ

    Hear more on Insight Timer: https://insig.ht/Ciiz2UYsCib?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share

    Connect in community at New Thought Philadelphia: https://newthoughtphilly.org

    Learn more at be-the-light: https://be-the-light.com

    Get the book "Practical Prayer for Real Results" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1477561676/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_6SRCM91JG9WE4XNFA8S6
    © 2024 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD
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Episodes
  • Evolving Consciousness

    Evolving Consciousness
    Oct 23 2024

    Carol points out that "evolution just happens - you don't get to vote," and that people around her are resistant to change, even though it's going to happen anyhow. Rev. Bill points out that even when nothing changes, there is still newness and change happening. Just try taking one great breath that will last forever!

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    There's more information about the podcast, and the classes and resources to bring Practical Prayer, more fully into your life at be-the-light.com.

    This podcast is supported by listeners like you. We’re grateful for your tax-deductible donation at newthoughtphilly.org or donate using PayPal.

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    42 mins
  • Spirituality not Religion

    Spirituality not Religion
    Oct 9 2024

    Carol says that religion is dos and don'ts and dogma, brought together with judgement. She believes that spirituality lies beneath it, and can get lost. Rev. Bill agrees, and compares the difference to the ways that we learn to dance.

    Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen!

    There's more information about the podcast, and the classes and resources to bring Practical Prayer, more fully into your life at be-the-light.com.

    This podcast is supported by listeners like you. We’re grateful for your tax-deductible donation at newthoughtphilly.org or donate using PayPal.

    ★ Support this podcast ★
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    49 mins
  • Perfectionism and Purposefulness

    Perfectionism and Purposefulness
    Oct 2 2024

    Carol has become increasingly aware of the difference between being purposeful, and perfectionism, and the ways that people can deny the presence of the Divine in daily activities. Rev. Bill shares his background as a recovering perfectionist, along with insight about what else shows up when we let go of having the answer.

    Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen!

    There's more information about the podcast, and the classes and resources to bring Practical Prayer, more fully into your life at be-the-light.com.

    This podcast is supported by listeners like you. We’re grateful for your tax-deductible donation at newthoughtphilly.org or donate using PayPal.

    ★ Support this podcast ★
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    41 mins

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