VISION: A Center For Spiritual Living

Tracy Smith RsCp - Practicing the Presence

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0600

What are easy ways that you can connect with God, Spirit, The Presence ? Listen in as Tracy Smith, RsCp shares practical tips to slow down, and listen. Practice the Presence can also be found on YouTube, and includes slides that accompanied Tracy's talk.

Rev Patti - Try Try Again - Jul '24

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Continuing this month's theme "Practice Makes Imperfect" Rev. Patti deeply explores the saying "Try Try Again."

Visit us some Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time for the joy of our Sunday Celebration!

Rev. Patti - Throw Out Perfection - Jul '24

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0600

This month's theme is "Practice Makes Imperfect." Rev. Patti gives a thought provoking talk "Throw Out Perfection" Listen in, and tell us your thoughts on this month's theme.

Rev Patti Paris - Launch into Life

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0600

What is your next bold move? Maybe there's a voice inside of you telling you that you're too old? Why are you listening to it? Check out this inspiring podcast of ways to "Launch into Life."

Rev Patti - Boldness Has Genius

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Is there something you want to change but it's just not happening? Listen in as Rev Patti talks about why change might not be happening and how to use the Affirmative Prayer Process.

Marcus Gilliland, RScP - Unstoppable - Jun '24

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0600

This month's theme is "Holy Boldness" and Marcus Gilliland RScP shares his thoughts about what Spiritual Tools can be used to truly be Unstoppable in creating a bold life.

Wholly Holy Whole

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0600

We are in the month of Holy Boldness. This talk is Wholy, Holy, Whole meaning totally sacredly complete. Listen to this fascinating talk about how God is all there is, meaning God = Energy.

Rev. Patti - Bold is Beautiful - June 24

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0600

We're in June, and the theme for the month is Holy Boldness. Are you being bold in expressing yourself as the individualized expression of the One? Listen is for Rev. Patti's take on the them in her talk "Bold is Beautiful."

Rev. Patti Paris - It's My Party! - May '24

Thu, 30 May 2024 08:00:00 -0600

We end this month's theme "From Good to Great to Grand" with Rev. Patti's Birthday - and Billie Francis receiving a round of applause for a duck joke. Listen in...

Rev. Audra Nicole - Ahhhhh Yes! Yes! Yes! - May '24

Thu, 23 May 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Are you blocking your flow of Good? Rev. Audra Nicole tells a couple of great stories that are examples of seeing that you're blocking your Good and then opening up to it.

Rev. Patti Paris - Good for You - Mother's Day - May '24

Thu, 16 May 2024 08:00:00 -0600

We continue this month's theme "From Good to Great to Grand" and we learn that there's a greater Good in the Universe and we ought to have it!

Rev. Patti Paris - Muy Bueno - May '24

Thu, 09 May 2024 08:00:00 -0600

The month's theme is "From Good to Great to Grand" and Vision also celebrated Cinco de Mayo!

Rev Patti - Quiet Power - Apr '24

Thu, 02 May 2024 08:00:00 -0600

We're finishing up this month's theme "Giant Gentleness" with Rev Patti's talk, "Quiet Power." If we want Spirit to guide us, we must tell our ego to take a back seat. Join us to hear more about how to truly feel your "Quiet Power" and ways to hear it's direction.

Brother Ishmael Tetteh - The Master Artist - Apr '24

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Brother Ishmael has devoted his life to the transformation of human consciousness through the principles of nature. He joined us at Vision on 4/21/23 and gave a talk "The Master Artist" which he beautifully aligned with this month's theme of "Giant Gentleness."

Rev Patti Paris - Gentle Strength - Apr '24

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0600

This month's theme is "Giant Gentleness." What does it mean to be gently strong? Rev Patti talks about GAP - God's Area of Preparation and how we can grow the "gap" and be able to respond and not react.

Rev Patti Paris - Big Love - Apr '24

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0600

This month's theme is "Giant Gentleness." What comes to your mind when you think of that theme? Rev. Patti talks about Teddy Bears, Blue Whales, Elephants and Big Love.

Rev Patti - It's New! - Easter Sunday - Mar '24

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0600

This month's theme is "That's the way we've never done it." And Rev. Patti explores how we might take lessons from Easter and use them in a new way.

Rev Patti Paris - Start Up - Mar 24

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0600

How do you start something new that you've never done? Rev Patti gives tips and tricks on getting started and the mind set you may want to try out.

Rev. Patti Paris - Going Green - Mar '24

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Going green might not mean what you think it is!

There's a popular image in positive psychology. It's a circle and on the left side is the comfort zone and on the right side is the growth zone. The comfort zone is red and the growth zone is green. How do we get out of the comfort zone? We'll need to go through the fear zone and the learning zone first. Listen in to hear what Rev. Patti has to say about it!

Rev Patti Paris - What to Do? - Mar '24

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0600

We continue March's theme "This is how we've never done it."

Rev. Jeanne Phillips - A Brand New Day - Mar '24

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0600

This month's theme is "That's how we've never done it." If you look at a new approach, a new idea, a suggest for newness, from a place of curiosity it may just allow us to experience a sense of renewal. Listen in to hear more about Rev Jeanne's wisdom on the topic. Remember you can go to visioncsl.org to find out what's going on at Vision Center for Spiritual Living. Join us!

Rev Diane Russell - So Now What? - Feb '24

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Rev Diane wraps up this month's theme "Divine Discomfort." Her talk, "So What Now?" explores the next steps that we can make in creating a world that works for everyone. Are you fighting for rights? Or are you standing for rights? It makes a difference! Listen for more!

Rev Patti Paris - Our Journey Home - Feb '24

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0600

"We journey home every time that we remember who we are. We journey home every time we stop instead of barreling into reaction." Rev Patti Paris

Listen in as we continue this month's theme "Divine Discomfort" and find ways to journey home to the part of yourself that is whole, perfect and complete.

Rev Patti Paris - Transforming Our World - Feb '24

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Rev Patti continues the theme of "Diving Discomfort." Listen in as she shares how we can be a part of transforming our world by practicing peace.

Did you know who started Black History Month?

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:01:00 -0600

Special Guest Speaker - Mzee Kadumu Moyenda - shares the origins of Black History Month.

Rev. Patti Paris - The "Ow" in Growth - Feb '24

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0600

The theme for February is "Divine Discomfort." There is an uncomfortable gap between where we are and where we'd like to be. Tune in as Rev. Patti talks about how Spirit as us wants to experience all of life, even this discomfort.

Rev. Patti Paris - Moving Our Feet - Jan '24

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Join us for another great talk by Rev. Patti. Do we treat and move our feet? What is our relationship to action and manifestation?

A Musical Exploration with Jan Garrett and J.D. Martin - Jan '24

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Renowned music duo Jan Garrett and J.D. Martin share a series of captivating songs intertwined with profound discussions about embracing both light and shadow in our lives. Bringing a combination of music and introspective talk, they explore how these contrasting elements form a significant part of our existence.

Join the very talented Jan Garrett and J.D. Martin in this musical and philosophical journey. They astound listeners with the music they've written and crafted. Their melodious voices inspire us to take a balanced approach to life's highs and lows.

Rev. Patti Paris - Leading with Courage - Jan 24

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:30:01 -0600

What is the definition of courage and how can you use it in your spiritual awakening? Tune in as Rev. Patti gives a meaningful talk on facing conditions with courage and opening to a greater reality.

Rev. Patti Paris - Driven by Faith - Jan 24

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0600

The theme for January is "A Grand Rising" and as we adopt a daily practice of Science of Mind Teachings me live in a way that "God as me is love; God as me is abundance; God as me is peace" there is no separation. Tune in to hear Rev. Patty's acronym for FOCUS, it's another great tool to practice practical spirituality!

Rev. Patti Paris - Always and All Ways - Dec. 23

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0600

In her last talk of 2023, Rev. Patti talks about our wholeness and asks whether or not we've been living from it. There's also a fun and powerful exercise that she goes through to set our intentions for the new year. And Rev. Patti reminds us that we can do this any day of the year.

Rev. Patti Paris - All Life - Dec 2023

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0600

In this special Christmas Eve talk, Rev. Patti speaks about ancient wisdom. In particular how Jesus came to teach us how to run the cosmic engine - Christ consciousness.

Rev. Diane Russell Birth of Wholeness Dec.23

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 07:59:00 -0600

We begin this podcast with JohnnieRenee Nelson reading a beautiful poem from her book "Classic Kwanzaa Poems." Next Rev. Diane talks about Mary and Joseph from the Christian Gospels; baking; and generosity and somehow she ties these three disparate topics together!

Rev. Patti Paris - Loving Life - Dec 23

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - Living in Spirit - Dec 23

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 06:55:00 -0600

Jennifer Hough - As Above, So Below - Dec 23

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Jennifer Hough is the President of The Wide Awakening, Author of the new book UNSTUCK and Founder of the Largest Integrative Nutrition Practice in Canada. Tune in to hear more about how many Universes we have in each of our bodies and how to get out of our own way! (Or the Universe's way)

Rev. Patti Paris - Walking Through Life - Nov. 2023

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:55:56 -0600

Ram Dass once said, 'We are all just walking each other home.' 🌈 Today, let's contemplate the profound truth behind these words and uncover the essence of what is sacred and what is mundane.

Rev. Diane Russell - Gratitude - Nov. 2023

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:10:00 -0600

Gratitude is not a time of year, it's a lifestyle. Give a listen and find out some tips on making gratitude a part of your daily life.

Thanksgiving Service in the style of Taize (45 min)

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0600

This 45 minute meditative service features our 5 step Affirmative Prayer. Vision was inspired to use the Taize style for the service. Taize is a movement started in Taize France. It encourages others to live in the spirit of kindness, simplicity and reconciliation.

Rev. Patti Paris It’s All God - Nov. 2023

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Wherever we go, whatever we do, we are never outside of Spirit, whose power and presence is equally present everywhere. In her talk "It's All God" Rev. Patti tells us about teachers like Zarathushtra, born around 200BC, whose teachings emphasized one God and influenced Christianity. Listen in to hear more about the core concepts of Religious Science and the many other teachings that it draws from.

Rev Patti Paris - No Sacred Cows - Nov. 2023

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 14:21:00 -0600

This month's theme is "Mundane Sacred Profane." Reverend Patti Paris gives a powerful talk about "No Sacred Cows" and how our ability to question everything and accept that we are one is important.

"We're here to know the truth. And I love this Carl Sagan. Allegedly. I couldn't cite it for sure, but Carl Sagan said 'If something can be destroyed by the truth, it should be destroyed by the truth.' And this is what we are doing. We are here. To know truth right to earn his homes like. No, no dogma, no duality, no superstition. So we're here to know the truth."

Rev Patti Paris - Living in the Mystery - Oct. 2023

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:01:00 -0600

This month’s theme is Playing with Paradox. we get to look at the paradoxes of the human experience and hold them up to the light of Truth.

Rev. Patti Paris - Letting Go and Receiving - Oct. 2023

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:31:00 -0600

Rev. Patti explores the paradox of letting go and receiving.

Rev. Jeanne Phillips - Finding a Third Way - Oct. 2023

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:47:00 -0600

Rev. Jeanne Phillips jokes about her favorite paradox "the only constant is change" and explores a Third Way to heal the world.

Rev. Patti Paris - Paradox of Our Age - Oct. 2023

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:30:00 -0600

If it were up to Rev. Patti, this month's theme "Playing with Paradox" would be called "Wrestling with Paradox" because it's not feeling like play. Yet, she's got a great talk about "Paradox of Our Age."

Rev. Patti Paris - Paradox of Our Time - Oct. 2023

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 16:48:00 -0600

Welcome to October 2023 and it's theme "Playing with Paradox." Examples of paradoxical statements might be - Save money by spending it. If I know one thing, it's that I know nothing. This is the beginning of the end. And there are many more.

Rev. Patti Paris - Hope Will Never Be Silent - Sep. 2023

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:38:00 -0600

"By practicing the principles we move from knowledge, the book learning, into wisdom."

Listen in to hear more of Rev. Patti Paris's wisdom and inspiration about allowing Spirit to flow through us.

Marcus Gilliland-The Universe is with You Sep. 2023

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:41:00 -0600

"Speak the Truth out loud for others to hear." - Marcus Gilliland. A powerful talk on knowing that the Universe is with you.

Rev. Patti Paris - Bold Dreams - Sep. 2023

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:45:00 -0600

What can we do to support our bold dreams? Rev. Patti dives into how affirmative prayer will support you as you make new goals and dream bold dreams.

Rev. Patti Paris - I Cheated - Sep. 2023

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:47:00 -0600

What is required to hold hands with your destiny? Listen in and find out Rev. Patti's unique take on the phrase "I cheated."

Rev. Patti Paris -Passion Energizes-Aug. 2023

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0600

In this talk we're finishing up the theme "My Passion My Purpose." Rev. Patti encourages us to feel our passions, see the outlet before us and make the decision to plug into the energy of Spirit.

Rev. Patti Paris - Living on Purpose - Aug. 2023

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:50:00 -0600

Continuing the theme "My Passion my Purpose."

Rev. Patti Paris - What’s Your Deal? - Aug. 2023

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 13:03:00 -0600

New Month New Theme - My Passion my Purpose.

Rev. Patti Paris - Truth Filled - Jul 23

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:03:00 -0600

Wk 5 of Speaking Truth to Circumstances

Rev. Patti Paris - Healing and Revealing - Jul 23

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:23:00 -0600

Week 5 Speaking Truth to Circumstance

Rev. Patti Paris - Immersed in Good Jul 23

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:55:00 -0600

Week 4 of Speaking Truth to Circumstance

Rev. Patti Paris - Eternally Yours - Jul 23

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:34:00 -0600

Rev. Patti continues with this month's theme Speaking Truth to Circumstance. What is Eternal? God is Eternal! Listen in to find out more and remember the Truth of you.

Rev. Patti Paris - Conditions Change Truth Does Not - Jul 23

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:28:00 -0600

This month's theme is Speaking Truth to Circumstance. We'll explore being brave, being honest, demonstrating our authenticity even when our knees shake! This week we start with how the conditions around us change but Truth doesn't.

Rev. Patti Paris - Know Your Good, Know You’re Good - Jun 23

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Marcus Gilliland - God’s Good Pleasure - Jun 23

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - Honoring the Sabbath - Jun 23

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful Me - Jun 23

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Rev. Diane Russell - Play of Life - May 23

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Rev. Dianne talks about the various aspects of play. Which aspect of play allows you to be your true authentic self?

Rev. Patti Paris - Hide and Seek - May 23

Thu, 25 May 2023 11:15:00 -0600

What mask are you wearing? An angel? A devil? An angry person? A hard worker? There are so many masks that we wear. Rev. Patti discusses what Spirit wants of you - to be your authentic self. Let's take the masks off...

Rev Patti - Light a Candle - May 23

Thu, 18 May 2023 15:20:00 -0600

When we light a candle, we reveal the Truth of ourselves - that we are whole, perfect and complete. Rev. Patti talks about using our Spiritual Tools to rid ourselves of negative thoughts and patterns that keep us from living our best lives.

Rev Patti Paris - In the Dark - May 23

Thu, 11 May 2023 15:37:00 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - Power of Vulnerability - Apr 23

Thu, 04 May 2023 15:41:00 -0600

Rev. Patti wraps up April's theme "The Power of Vulnerability" she admits that it's uncomfortable...

Rev. Patti Paris - Surrender for Good - Apr 23

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Rev. Jeanne Phillips - Letting Go & Letting In

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Rev. Jeanne Phillips assures us that expanding our comfort with vulnerability is a worthy goal. It allows us to lead our authentic lives as our authentic selves.

Rev. Patti Paris - I Commend My Spirit - Apr 23

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - Into Your Hands - Mar 23

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - Growing in Grace - Mar 23

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - Free and Belonging -Mar 23

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Peter Bolland - The First Teachings - Mar 23

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:16:00 -0600

Special Guest Speaker Peter Bolland talks about the first teachings of Buddha and Jesus and how they are similar and remain relevant to humanity.

Rev. Patti Paris - Who We Are - Mar 23

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - I Wonder - Jan '23

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0600

In this episode, we delve deep into the power of curiosity and self-awareness through the theme of viewing curiosity as a superpower. We can harness our innate superpowers to shape our own lives. Rev. Patti suggest that we can stimulate our ability to contemplate through questions. Questioning the actions we take, the thoughts we make.

Ernest Holmes, "I give thanks to my inner life for all its marvelous wonders, and for all its wonderful works. I sing and be glad, for I know I am hidden with truth in perfect life."

Rev Patti Paris - Limitless - Feb '23

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Dive into the world of limitless possibilities with our empowering talk, Limitless. Here, we explore the extraordinary power of personal strengths as superpowers, identifying a range from active listening to effective communication and robust memory.

Learn to embrace your evolving purpose, your superpowers and your limitless good.

Rev. Patti Paris - Look Up in the Sky! - Our 16th Anniversary - Feb 23

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:21:00 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - Passionately Curious - Feb 23

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 10:17:00 -0600

Rev Patti Paris - Recommit - Jan '23

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Tune in to this enlightening exploration of how to recommit to our spiritual practices. Rev. Patti discusses ways to find stability and rejuvenation in our spiritual lives through genuine self-care and self-affirming habits.

As the Vision Community - we grow, challenge our boundaries, overcome resistance, and unfurl our authentic selves. We seek not just to serve, but to be of service, to create lasting friendships, and experience unparalleled personal growth.

Let's commit to being the light that we're born to be .

Rev Patti Paris - Renew - Jan '23

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Marcus Gilliland - Recognize - Jan '23

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - Refresh - Jan '23

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:38:00 -0600

Rev Patti Paris - Refill - Jan '23

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - ”Name Your Game”

Thu, 12 May 2022 14:26:50 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - "Name Your Game"

Rev. Patti Paris - Title - ”Infinite Field”

Thu, 12 May 2022 14:21:50 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - Title - "Infinite Field"

Rev. Patti Paris - ”The Path Not Taken”

Thu, 12 May 2022 14:20:44 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - "The Path Not Taken"

Rev. Patti Paris - ”What’s Your Sign?”

Thu, 12 May 2022 14:19:35 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - "What's Your Sign?"

Rev. Patti Paris - ”Loving Life”

Thu, 12 May 2022 13:51:39 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - "Loving Life"

Rev. Patti Paris - ”Walking Home Together”

Thu, 12 May 2022 13:47:07 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - "Walking Home Together"

Rev. Patti Paris - ”The Long View”

Mon, 09 May 2022 20:12:01 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - "The Long View"

Rev. Patti Paris - ”Changing and Growing”

Mon, 09 May 2022 20:04:50 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - "Changing and Growing"

Rev. Patti Paris - ”Playing The Game of Life”

Mon, 09 May 2022 20:01:20 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - "Playing The Game of Life"

Rev. Patti Paris - ”New Thought”

Mon, 09 May 2022 19:56:16 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - "New Thought"

Rev. Patti Paris - ”Old Truths”

Mon, 09 May 2022 19:51:50 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - "Old Truths"

Rev. Patti Paris - ”One In The Experience”

Mon, 09 May 2022 19:47:43 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - "One In The Experience"

Rev. Jeanne Phillips - ”Let There Be Light”

Mon, 09 May 2022 19:41:23 -0600

Rev. Jeanne Phillips - "Let There Be Light"

Rev. PattiParis - ”God Expressing”

Mon, 09 May 2022 19:39:10 -0600

Rev. PattiParis - "God Expressing"

Rev. Patti Paris - ”Above All Else”

Mon, 09 May 2022 19:36:03 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - "Above All Else"

Rev. Patti Paris - ”Love Life”

Mon, 09 May 2022 19:24:27 -0600

Rev. Patti Paris - "Love Life"