Discovering Spirit Within

Surviving a Guided Meditation

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Guided meditations are a wonderful way to connect with your inner divinity. But what if you don’t visualize, or can’t get distracted and can’t follow the narrative? In this episode, taken from a live presentation, Rev. Deborah gives insight in how to go with the flow of a meditation rather than be in lock step with the narration. NOTE: this episode contains 2 mediations. Please do not drive a car or operate a backhoe while listening to this podcast.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Associate Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within, and facilitates a Spiritual Exploration group where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is a minister, writer, artist, natural intuitive, and founder of Mystical U online ministry.

Discovering Spirit Within, with Rev. Deborah Phillips is brought to you by Spiritual Life Center. Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter

Making Sense of Life

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Have you ever caught yourself chasing information about something and don’t even know why? Maybe you just need to make sense of it. Join Rev. Deborah Phillips for these insights into why we spend so much time trying to make life make sense, and an exercise to help you let go and feel more comfortable with the ambiguity in your life.

There’s Always Another Way

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0700

We often get stuck in a situation because we can only see one way to resolve it, while the reality is that there are many paths to a solution. Tune in to this episode where Rev. Deborah Phillips discusses how to get unstuck and look at things from a different perspective because there is always another way to do something.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minister currently serving as Associate Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within, and facilitates a Spiritual Exploration group on Tuesday mornings, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is a minister, writer, artist, and natural intuitive.

“Get Over It” Isn’t a Thing

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0700

The pandemic shutdown threw us all off balance and how we seem to now think we should be “over it.” But how often have you heard someone say, “Oh, just get over it,” and know that it isn’t that simple. In this episode, Rev. Deborah talks about how recovery is a process and offers two suggestions on how to move forward to find balance in our new world.

Yes, No, Wait

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0700

We want our answers, and we want them now. But that’s not always how life works. In this episode Rev. Deborah Phillips says that there are only three answers to each question: Yes, No, Wait. Listen in as she discusses how Yes or No can mean something different than you want and how make friends with your “waiting room” and become open to your highest good.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minister currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within, and facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is a minister, writer, artist, and natural intuitive.

Time is on Your Side

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0700

We treat time as an external force that controls our lives. Therefore, many of us feel as if there is not time enough in the day to do what we need to do. But it is possible to live life on your own terms and not be run by the clock or calendar. Join Rev. Deborah Phillips as she discusses the difference between managing your time and organizing your flow.

The Gifts of Art Therapy with Anna Renee - WOW Wednesday with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Thu, 04 May 2023 13:16:15 -0700

Art Therapy is a professional discipline that approaches art base on the work of psychoanalysis. As Anna Renee Hiscox grew in her experience working with clients, she realized that the language she was using did not necessarily help them. Rev. Deborah Phillips sits down with Dr. Hiscox to learn how, as she became her more authentic self, she changed her practice into one that creates a sacred space where clients can safely and effectively be comforted and healed.

Surrender Is Not Failure

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:50:16 -0700

Most of us live in a world of over-commitment, the world of “supposed to” Sometimes we just have to let something go and we feel as if we have failed in some way. Listen in as Rev. Deborah Phillips discusses why surrendering is actually a sign of spiritual maturity that improves both your outer and inner quality of life.

Five Words Without Meaning

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Words are how we express ourselves, and by that self-expression we create our reality. Thus, it is important to be aware of what a word means to you so that you use it in the proper context of your intention. Join Rev. Deborah Phillips as she discusses why certain words have lost significant meaning simply because they have become “buzz” words, and how to restore their meaning in your life.

The Path of the Storyteller

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Humans live by story. We can, and do, tell our own stories. But sometimes we need to call on someone who has that special gift for relating a story. Rev. Deborah Phillips joins gifted photographer and storyteller Joella Aragon for a discussion about the creative impulse, how we are born into it and how we cultivate it to become our greatest selves. .

Joella Aragon is a retired elementary school teacher and labor union representative for the California Teachers Association. She spent much of her childhood traveling to different countries and parts of the United States with family and her immigrant father who was in the Air Force. Her fondest memories are from when she lived in British Honduras, now Belize, with her Mamacita Ella. She is a gifted artist, photographer, and storyteller.

From Psychism to Mysticism

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0700

At a recent SLC WOW Wednesday program, Rev. Deborah presented an introduction to the world of psychic phenomena. Tune in to learn some basics about clairvoyance, clairaudience, and other extra sensory abilities that will help you discover your own Inner Intuition.

We Are the Same, We are Different

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Three people can go through a divorce and agree that they had the same experience. Except that they didn’t, each had their own unique experience. In this episode, Rev. Deborah Phillips, when we truly listen to others who have had the “same” experience as us, our capacity for compassion rises and we are lifted to our highest, best selves.

The Truth About Visualization

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Guided meditations are a wonderful way to enhance your quiet time. Unless, of course, you are one of those people who don’t see images in your head. Join Rev. Deborah Phillips as she explains that not everyone sees images, some see lots of different images, and some just see what they see. It’s all ok and you can learn to use your unique way of working with ideas to great advantage.

Surviving Slumpy Sock Syndrome

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0700

It’s the little things. Listen in as Rev. Deborah Phillips discusses how spending the day with one sock slumped down inside her boot showed her how we let little things build into big ones. She then offers thought on how increasing our awareness of the small things can prevent them from turning into big issues.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minister currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within and facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is a minister, writer, artist, and natural intuitive.

There is Nothing to Fix

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0700

It is really easy to see someone struggling and think they need help. But that person might not be struggling at all; it may just be your own discomfort that spurs you to “fix” a situation. Join Rev. Deborah Phillips for insights on how to step back, connect with Spirit and stop trying to fix yourself and the world.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within and facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and natural intuitive.

Unfolding Your Blessings

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Hildegard of Bengin believed that rather than coming from original sin, we come from original blessings. She said that those blessings are folded up within us. Join Rev. Deborah Phillips as she explores what some of those original blessings are and how we can unfold them in our lives and into the world.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minister currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within and facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is a minister, writer, artist, and natural intuitive.

Stop the Ain’t it Awfuls

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Have you ever shared a serious situation with another person only to have them go into a tizzy rather than supporting you? Have you ever shared a personal dream only to have the other person dump a bucket of water all over it? Join Rev. Deborah Phillips for how to overcome the Ain’t it Awful Brigade and confidently follow where Spirit leads.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minister currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within and facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is a minister, writer, artist, and natural intuitive.

Resolve to Evolve

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0700

New Year’s resolutions only serve to set us up for stress and failure. Join Rev. Deborah Phillips for this year-end discussion about the difference between a goal and an intention that will help you move into the new year aligned with your true Self.

What’s the Point?

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0700

There is much being said these days about finding your purpose in life. In What’s the Point, Rev. Deborah Phillips suggests that finding your purpose is a simple as turning within and listening to your soul’s inner yearning.

How to “Good”

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Does looking for the Good in a situation mean that you pretend that something negative isn’t happening? In this episode Rev. Deborah explains what this term really means and offers guidance on how to develop your own technique for finding your Good.

Stories of Divine Intervention

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0700

In this episode Rev. Deborah Phillips discusses the idea of divine intervention by sharing three deeply personal experiences that solidified her belief that there is much more to life than what we hear and see.

Facets of Spirituality: Self-Doubt

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0700

We love to think that being “spiritual” is the answer to life, and it a way it is because our quality of live improves when we feel connected to the Force. But we still have our own work to do and that is when we sometimes doubt ourselves and wonder if we are “doing it right.” Join Rev. Deborah Phillips for a conversation about how self-doubt is not only normal but healthy as it spurs us on to higher consciousness.

Facets of Spirituality, The Hard Stuff

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Many people believe that becoming “spiritual” means that life will become light and easy. But we live on material plane where challenges abound. Join Rev. Deborah as she discusses why learning to deal with the difficulties in life with grace is one of the most spiritual things you can do.

Unravel Your Limitation Network

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Rev. Deborah Phillips calls our beliefs a Limitation Network because one limiting idea tends to build on another and it is so subtle that we don’t even know it is there. Join Rev. Deborah for this conversation about how to become aware of your own limitation network and ways to start to unravel it and move forward in the world in confidence and joy.

When Things Go Off the Rails

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0700

One day life is chugging along as usual and then, seemingly out of nowhere things start falling off the rails. Why does this happen? Is if our fault or is it Fate? Join Rev. Deborah Phillips for insights into how turn a time of derailment into an opportunity to evaluate, adjust, evolve, and reset your Intention to a higher and more productive level.

”Joy”

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0700

What is the difference between Joy and Happiness? Join Rev. Deborah Phillips as she explores the idea that you can feel real joy even when you don’t necessarily feel happy.

Who is God Anyway?

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Jon Merriman has been thinking about the question of God for many years. He only recently came to the personal insight that God is our own protentional and it is faith in that potential which keeps us all going. Join Rev. Deborah and Jon in this exploration of how to shift our perspective of an exterior God into the knowing of internal Faith.

Celebrate Your Dis-Comfort Zone

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0700

While we all prefer to live in our comfort zones, it is when we stumble that we learn the most. Rev. Deborah suggests that discomfort is Spirit speaking to us, egging us on to higher consciousness. Join her as she discusses the benefits of feeling uncomfortable and how to become comfortable with that discomfort.

Taming the Worry Worm

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Worry can tunnel through your mind like a worm in an apple causing anxiety and confusion. Join Rev. Deborah Phillips for insights and suggestions on how to tame that worry worm and open to new possibilities in your life.

The Path to Spirituality

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Do you plan your spiritual path or is it something that unfolds as you open to possibilities? Join Patty Peters and Rev. Deborah Phillips for a conversation about how their spiritual awakening, subsequent studies, and inner reflection changed their lives.

The Sacred Witness

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Do you want someone’s perspective, or do you want them to tell you that you are right? “The Sacred Witness” discusses what it means to simply witness another person’s story, without comment or judgement. The sacred act of listening provides the space for a person to tell their story, which if often the first step in healing a situation. Because sometimes all we really need is to feel heard and seen. Join Rev. Deborah for this take on being a witness.

Do It Anyway (Yeah, I Know)

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0700

“Just Do It” has been around for a long time, so when you hear “Do It Anyway,” you might think it is just another way of saying the same thing, but there is a difference. In this episode, Rev. Deborah explores our motives behind what we do and encourages us to determine if our actions come from outside pressure or from within. She suggests that when we listen to our hearts, our souls, we develop the insight and courage to live from our highest Selves and stop worrying about what others might think.

The Resonance Factor

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0700

If someone is negative, we can walk away feeling that way too so many people believe that we “take on” other people’s energies. In this episode Rev. Deborah Phillips examines the idea that all life is vibrational and, while we don’t “catch” other energies, we do tend to vibrate, or resonate, with each other much as one bell ringing activates the one next to it. When we become aware of the Resonance Factor, we are better able to manage our own reactions and responses in a conscious way that improves our relationship to our Selves and the world.

I Don’t Read the Script, I Just Pay Attention

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0700

How much of your life do you live on autopilot? Are you going through life following a script, never truly conscious of your actions?

In “I Don’t Read the Script, I Just Pay Attention,” Rev. Deborah Phillips talks about importance of becoming conscious of our automatic responses and the advantages of going off-script. This is when we take the helm and become experts on our own lives.

It’s All in the Timing

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0700

How often have you had something come together just after you let go of it then realized it was just a matter of timing? Or have you not understood something you read only to have meaning dawn on you a week later? Join Rev. Deborah for It’s All in the Timing, as she looks at why we need to take time to integrate new ideas before we can put them to use and that taking that time is not only ok, but a necessity if we want fully to realize our spiritual potential.

Enjoy Your Ego Trip

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Aren't I just the greatest? Yes, you are because not all ego trips are bad. In this episode, Enjoy Your Ego Trip, Reb. Deborah Phillips ponders the concept of Ego, its origins, and how overuse of the word can render it meaningless. She explains that we need Ego to function in this world and that there is a big difference between trying to destroy your ego and accepting it and refining it. Join Rev. Deborah for insights into how not to trip over your ego but use it to discover your highest Self.

I Was Framed!

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0700

We are “framed” from the time we are born. We each perceive the world from our own frames of reference that come from our training and life experiences. And sometimes they hold us back. “I Was Framed” explores the question of how we can change our view of something. Does it mean that you pretend that “nothing happened?” Or is it about forgiveness, releasing blame, and understanding the difference between Facts and Truth? Join Rev. Deborah for insights into how re-framing can bring positive results into your life

No. (Is a Complete Sentence)

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0700

No. Nope. Nein. لأ. नहीं. Нет. 不.

Why yes, in whatever language you speak, 'No' is a complete sentence! In this episode, Rev. Deborah Phillips talks about the power and potency of simply saying 'No', and how we can get used to saying it without needing to justify ourselves, hearing it without judgment, and most importantly, why we don't need to apologize for saying 'No.'

Become Prosperous in Less than 5 Minutes | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Wait, don't click away! We swear this isn't a scam! In this episode, Rev. Deborah Philips talks about the history of prosperity teachings in New Thought and what it truly means. Do you have everything that you need just for the moment? Is prosperity more than money, is it a state of mind? How do you get there? Tune into Become Prosperous in Less than 5 Minutes and find out how prosperity has more to do with how you think than what you have.

You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know Until You Know | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 25 May 2022 02:00:00 -0700

We really shouldn't beat ourselves up for not understanding things before we've learned them. Why do we expect ourselves to know everything all at once? In this episode, Reverend Deborah discusses how our consciousness rules our knowledge about the world. Dive into this episode and learn about learning, the power of perception, and the existential terror of third grade.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

Who Do You Think You Are Talking To? | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 18 May 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Are we talking to the people in front of us or the events behind us? In this episode, Rev. Deborah discusses the tendency to react immediately to what we hear, or what we think we hear. Who are you talking to and who are you hearing? Do we respond to what people say, how they say it, or do we react to their words, filtered through our experiences? How often do our conversations with one person become a conversation with different person whose words deeply affected us? Dive into the discussion with Rev. Deborah to discover how our experiences shape what we hear on a daily basis.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

Wait. What? | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 11 May 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Wait, what? There's a lot of power in those two little words! In today's episode, Rev. Deborah talks about the power of language, and how this two-word phrase can tell a story about communication, miscommunication, the need for clarity and our unconscious assumptions when speaking with strangers and friends alike. Join Rev. Deborah in a conversation...about conversation.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

Developing Deserve-Ability | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 04 May 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Do we deserve what we want for ourselves? Why do we stop ourselves from getting what we want, spiritually and materially? Do you stop yourself from doing what you want to do for yourself? In this episode, Rev. Deborah takes a dive into the word "Deserve," finding the difference between earning and deserving, and how to develop acceptance of what we want for ourselves. Join Rev. Deborah as she offers strategies for developing our Deserve-Ability, while tackling the topics of dysfunction, self- esteem, affirming the fact that we are all good enough.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

Am I a Spiritual Imposter? | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0700

How do you know if you are succeeding at being spiritual? Does falling short of your spiritual ideas make you a spiritual imposter? In “Am I a Spiritual Imposter?” Rev. Deborah Phillips examines the dynamics behind this feeling: discomfort with being human, the tendency to compare ourselves to others, our level of Should and Have-to. Join Rev. Deborah for insights into how these dynamics came into being and how we can transcend them and be the most real person we can be.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

The Gifts of Grief | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Join Rev. Deborah Phillips as she uncovers our fear of grief and how we try to run from the pain of loss. In this episode you will learn that the “7 stages of grief” is a myth and trying to adhere to stages only keeps us stuck longer. When we participate in our own grief, allow ourselves to feel, we release pent up energy, thus clearing the mind and heart. It is then that we are able to move forward as the divine spiritual beings that we are.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

Remembering Your Good | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0700

New Thought teaches that there is good to be found in every circumstance. But does it mean that if we “live right” we won’t ever have problems? In “Remembering Your Good” Rev. Deborah Phillips explains that living in a material world means that there will always be challenges, but there are ways to discover good in almost any circumstance. It is when we forget who we are, divine beings with enormous inner power, that we cannot see the good in our lives. Join Rev. Deborah for this lively discussion that also offers a simple exercise to help you remember and reclaim your inner self.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

Know When to Hold, When to Fold | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Hold or Fold is a poker term that is often used as a metaphor for making decisions in life. In this episode, Rev. Deborah Phillips uses this metaphor to examine how we can understand what is ours to do and release the rest without guilt, fear, or shame. When we develop appropriate boundaries in our lives, we have more mental, emotional, and spiritual space which then allows our true Selves to emerge. When our true Selves emerge, our lights shine, and we are a gift to the world.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

Listening to Hear | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0700

We live in such a loud, distracting world that most of us are “tuned out” a lot of the time. Rev. Deborah Phillips offers a podcast that offers insights into how and why we tune out, why listening to really hear is important, and suggestions on how to develop deep listening and hearing skills that contribute to a more balanced, spiritual relationship with your world.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

Spiritual Confidence or Spiritual Arrogance | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Rev. Deborah Phillips discusses the difference between being secure with your relationship with the Divine, what she calls Spiritual Confidence, and spiritual arrogance. Spiritual arrogance is a sign of inner stagnation, the need to live from the outside in, from ego, and the need to always be right. Spiritual Security gives you a sense of well-being, safety, and confidence. You live from the inside out. When you are spiritual secure you don’t have to prove your beliefs, or your Self, to anyone else. Tune in to explore the advantages of living with love and confidence in your own Divine Nature.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

The Myth of the Law of Attraction | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0700

The Law of Attraction is a standard teaching within New Thought. In The Myth of the Law of Attraction, Rev. Deborah Phillips explores the mixed message which says everything we need is right here, right now then turns around and tells us how hard we must work to attract that very same “stuff.” If modern physicists are correct, that everything exists in potentiality, then perhaps is it is more a matter of choosing than “attracting from afar.” Is the Law of Attraction a myth or is there another way to look at it? Tune in, Rev. Deborah’s conclusion might surprise you.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

Endless Opportunities | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0700

As we move through the different stages/decades of our lives, we might begin to question what we are doing, or panic because we turned 40 and haven’t done what we think we should. In Endless Opportunities, Rev. Deborah Phillips, reminds us that we are unfinished projects and this feeling of restlessness, of wanting to be more, is a call from our Self. It is a message from the Soul inviting us to look within to discover, and act, from our highest, divine Self.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

You Are Enough | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0700

We come into the world whole and complete. Then we spend the rest of our lives trying to prove that we are “good enough.” Join Rev. Deborah Phillips for some thoughts on why we go down the path of proving our worth when we were never worthless in the first place and gain insights on how recover the sense of enough-ness that is our divine inheritance.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

Shadow & Light: The Path of Love | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Dr. Carl Jung offered the idea that we have a shadow side to our consciousness and, unfortunately, the shadow is misinterpreted as only holding our faults. Join Rev. Deborah Phillips as she explains the benefits of contrast – how we need shadow and light to show us where we are, that contrast give us our bearings, and why learning to love and integrate our shadow side sets us on the path of love.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

One Moment of Joy | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0700

“Positive thinking” seems to imply that if you simply pretend that everything is OK life will be perfect. This, of course, is a gross misunderstanding of the concept. Join Rev. Deborah Phillips as she describes the art of recognizing moments of joy even in the most challenging of circumstances. She shares examples that show us these moments of joy may be fleeting, but they allow hope to float up so even one moment of joy can keep us going for days.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

What Do You Really Want? | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0700

We say that if you want something deeply enough, you can bring it into your life. But it doesn’t always work like that. In this discussion, Rev. Deborah Phillips explains how we get caught up in what we don’t want which allows fear to take over. She offers insights into ways to dissolve the fear and discover what you really want in life. Try it, you might be surprised at what you discover about your Self.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

Are You an Empath or a Sympath? | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0700

If you have empathy, you are an empath so logically, having sympathy should make you a “sympath.” Join Rev. Deborah Phillips to learn how understanding the difference between empathy and sympathy can help you navigate the sea of emotions and feelings that we all live in and share.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

Life is a Process Not a Destination | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Rev. Deborah explains that, while Life is a process that leads from one experience to another and offers no actual destination, it is possible to find special moments, sweet-spots, that allow you to acknowledge and celebrate your accomplishments.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

”Life is an Illusion, or Is it?” | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Rev. Deborah addresses the common metaphysical idea that life is just an illusion. She says that relegating life to mere illusion causes us to invalidate our feelings and experiences, thus invalidating our Selves. She then offers us a new perspective on life as illusion that strengthens us and moves us forward.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

”The Feeling of Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Meditation” | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Berne Brown says that just having an attitude of gratitude is not enough. We do not know real gratitude until we can feel it in our hearts. Rev. Deborah Phillips beleives that Gratitude is the deepest value of thank you, it is an intimate feeling. So rather than talking about gratitude, she offers a deep meditation to help ignite the gratitude that lives in your heart. There is an introduction that offers you time to prepare for mediation. Please do not listen to the meditation section if you are driving.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

”Transformation and the Irritability Factor” | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Ideally inner transformation is a slow process that allows you to integrate the changes that are taking place. During this time, it is not unusual to feel irritable and out of sync with the world around you. In this episode called Transformation and the Irritability Factor, Rev. Deborah Phillips explains that this phenomenon is common. She offers suggestions for coping with that twitchy feeling until you integrate your changes and are once again at peace with your world.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

”Cultivating Patience” | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0700

We live in a “I want it and I want it now!” world and when we don’t get it, we become stressed and unhappy.Cultivating Patience with Rev. Deborah Phillips looks at why we are so impatient and what that impatience does to us, both emotionally and spiritually. Tune in to learn how to make patience, the art of allowing, an integral part of your internal process.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

”The Art of Procrastination” | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Why do we put things off, avoid doing what needs to be done? In "The Art of Procrastination," Rev. Deborah Phillips explores how our level of discomfort keeps us from taking action. In this discussion, she suggests that procrastination is not necessarily a bad thing, but can be used as a technique that allows us to open to higher guidance and direction. Tune in to learn how turning procrastination into an art allows us to stop beating our Selves up and get moving in the right direction.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

”Claiming Your Good” | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0700

We claim something as ours each time we say “my” this or “my” that. And when we claim it, we get to keep it. This discussion by Rev. Deborah Phillips explains how we unconsciously claim things and situations to be our own when we really don’t want to keep them. Tune in to learn ways to consciously release the negative while joyfully claiming our highest good.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

”In the Beginning: Your Word” | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Join Rev. Deborah Phillips for a discussion about how powerful and important our words are; that everything begins with our word. Being aware of what we say and how we say it improves our relationship with the world. Then she expands this idea into how we can improve our manifestation skills through the art of keeping our words to ourselves and only sharing with our most trusted of allies.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

”You Can be Wounded, Yet Remain Whole” | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In the book, The Universal Christ, Richard Rhor uses Jesus as an example how we can be both wounded and resurrected, or whole, at the same time. Join Rev. Deborah Phillips as she discusses how we all carry wounds – psychological and emotional, yet function in the world. She offers suggestions how to work with the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual pain of a wounding experience to bring you into that balance space of being both- wounded and whole.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

”The Power of Grace” with Donna Apidone | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0700

What is Grace? How do we talk about Grace? Join Rev. Deborah Phillips and Rev. Donna Apidone as they find their way through these questions. Listen as they discuss how Grace operates in their own lives and discover that Grace is that place where you just are and all is well no matter the circumstances.

Donna Apidone is well-known for her work with CapRadio as host of Morning Edition and CapRadio Reads. She is also an interfaith minister, ordained in New York in 2009. She is a speaker at a half dozen congregations, and the teacher/designer of the TransForMission Path.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

”The Power of Prosperity” with Donna Apidone | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Most people think prosperity is only about money or material things. In this conversation, Rev. Deborah Phillips and Rev. Donna Apidone explore what prosperity really means and how we can listen to discover our internal abundance to bring joy and peace into our lives. The conclude that that prosperity is not limited to money but is an inner quality that tells us we are enough.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

”The Power of Courage” with Donna Apidone | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0700

What is courage? Is courage different from bravery? In this conversation, Rev. Deborah Phillips and Rev. Donna Apidone use these questions to spark a deep conversation that leads to the insight that courage is not limited to so-called heroes; Courage is an everyday experience for everyday people. Courage comes from the heart and leads us into compassion for each other.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

”The Power of the Heart” with Donna Apidone | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Rev. Deborah and Rev. Donna Apidone consider that the heart is more than a symbol for Love. In this conversation they notice that the human heart is the first thing to start and last to stop, that it has an amazing power to direct our minds, and it is our door to compassion. Heart is not only something we have. Heart is our essence; it is who we ARE.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

”The Power of Order” with Donna Apidone | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Rev. Deborah and Rev. Donna Apidone investigate the idea that the world is an Orderly place. When we understand this, we awaken our ability to merge with the divine and co-create our reality. When we declare Divine Order and put our trust in the underlying Truth that guides us, our lives fall into place in ways that we could never imagine.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

”The Power of Imagination” with Donna Apidone | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Join Rev. Deborah and her guest Rev. Donna Apidone for The Power of Imagination, the seventh installment of the 12 Powers of the Soul series.

In this energetic conversation, Rev. Deborah and Rev. Donna Apidone delve into how the power of Imagination inspires and motivates us to expand our horizons and live life to the fullest.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

”The Power of Wisdom” with Donna Apidone | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In the sixth installment of 12 Powers of the Soul is The Power of Wisdom.

In this engaging conversation, Rev. Deborah chats with Rev. Donna Apidone about Wisdom. What is Wisdom? What is the difference between advice and wisdom? Is wisdom as good judgement or does it transcend all mental/emotional exertions? How do we learn to access our Personal Wisdom and not to ignore it? Join us for insights to the wonderful mystery of the Power of Wisdom.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

"The Power of Discernment" with Donna Apidone | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this episode Rev. Deborah Phillips and Rev. Donna Apidone ask the question, “How do we make decisions?” To answer that question, they examine the difference between Judgement and Discernment. They conclude that judgment and discernment are not distinct actions, rather, they are points on the spectrum of decision making. Judgement is the mental/emotional aspect while discernment is Spirit infused and we co-create with One Source.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

"The Power of Truth" with Donna Apidone | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In the fourth installment of 12 Powers of the Soul, Rev. Deborah Phillips and Rev. Donna Apidone base this episode, The Power of Truth, on the idea that Truth is in the eye of the beholder, yet there is an underlying Truth that permeates the universe -those things that never change and are never affected by the material world. Join us for a deep discussion on finding Truth in your own life.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

"The Power of Enthusiasm" with Donna Apidone | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In the third installment of 12 Powers of the Soul, Rev. Deborah Phillips and Rev. Donna Apidone discover the difference between external “rah-rah” energy and internal, joyous engagement. Choosing Enthusiasm as your super-power means that you live from the inside out, allowing your Soul-Will lead you, and as you do so, you become an inspiration to others. Join us for this deep, insightful conversation.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

"The Power of Perception" with Donna Apidone | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In the second installment of 12 Powers of the Soul, Rev. Deborah Phillips and Rev. Donna Apidone delve into The Power of Perception by asking these questions: Is perception just a “filter” or does it have deeper implications in our lives? Why does our general perception of being human tend to be an unhealthy one? Can learning to understand what our perceptions tell us help us become more compassionate?” Join us for a deep, insightful conversation.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

"The Inner Power of Faith" with Donna Apidone | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In the first installment of 12 Powers of the Soul, Rev. Deborah Phillips and Rev. Donna Apidone examine The Power of Faith. They discuss what Faith means to them and how it works in their lives to keep them centered and focused as the world swirls around them.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

"Material, Mental, Mystical." | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Emma Curtis Hopkins teaches that there are three realms of life: Material, Mental, and Mystical and that each contributes to our quality of life. Join Rev. Deborah Phillips for a conversation about the meaning of each aspect of the trinity of life that we must keep in balance if we are to live full, productive lives.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

"Resilience" with Donna Apidone | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Humans are incredibly resilient, but it doesn’t always feel that way. Join Rev. Deborah and her guest Rev. Donna Apidone for a conversation about how adversity affects us and how to develop resilience, our ability to work through adversity, so we can step out into a new way of being in the world.

"Forgiveness: A Different Approach" | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0700

The idea of forgiveness is often met with resistance, because the act of forgiving seems to say what happened is OK. In today's podcast, Rev. Deborah suggests that we turn things around and forgive ourselves, and in the process, untether from the other person to transcend and fully release the experience.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

"Beyond Positive Thinking" | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Do you use affirmations? Do you feel that sometimes you are just trying to be positive when you don’t feel that way at all? Beyond Positive Thinking offers a look at the difference between real, affirmative living and what is called toxic positivity. Rev. Deborah gives some down to earth examples, and advice on how to use the process of Denial and Affirmation to help you move through the circumstances in your life.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

"Owning Your Presence" | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 26 May 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this insightful chat, Rev. Deborah observes that your Presence in life is more important that what you do. Noting that there is no geography in consciousness, she says your presence is vital part of an energetic network that keeps us all connected and that each of us have much to contribute simply by being.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

"Overthinking" with Donna Apidone | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 19 May 2021 02:00:00 -0700

How often do you feel stressed because you are overthinking something? This week, on Discovering Spirit Within Rev. Deborah and Rev. Donna Apidone discuss our human tendency to overthink things, the stress that overthinking causes, and some ways to redirect our minds to ease that stress and allow for ease of flow in our lives.

"The Need to be Right." | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Phillips

Wed, 12 May 2021 02:00:00 -0700

When we ask the question, “Would you rather be right or be happy?”, do we mean that we must give up, roll over and play dead? In “The Need to Be Right,” Rev. Deborah offers a different perspective and suggests ways to help us discover why we have the need to be right, understand that need, and fulfill it in healthy ways.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s Discovering Spirit Within podcast. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

"Recovering Your Self" | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Philips

Wed, 05 May 2021 02:00:00 -0700

During the pandemic lockdown, a lot of us were unable to deal with the grief and stress of loss. Now that we are emerging, we are confused and uncertain of who we are. "Recovering Your Self" offers a process to help you discover ways to release the grief and stress by reconnecting with and reclaiming your inner Self.

"Are You Psychic?" | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Philips

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0700

If you ever wondered if you are psychic, the answer is yes: those experiences that transcend the five senses are often called psychic. Rev. Deborah makes the case, though, that there is a difference between psychism and Intuition; psychism relies on horizontal energy external while intuition is vertical energy that comes from within.

"Finding Your Path" | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Philips

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0700

When we talk about finding your “path” we usually think about that big Life Path and this can be overwhelming. In this podcast, Rev. Deborah posits the idea that the real path is a daily one. As you move through your day from one activity to the next, you are constantly finding your way and it is this path that runs parallel and ultimately blends into your Life Path. Join Rev. Deborah for hints on how to become more aware of your daily path process.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

"What Have We Learned?" with Donna Apidone | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Philips

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0700

This week on Discovering Spirit Within Rev. Deborah and Rev. Donna Apidone come together to talk about what we have all learned during a year of isolation and general angst. It has been a long and interesting journey and we offer some deep, loving insights into how to use what we have learned as tools for moving forward in our lives.

"Doing Your Best" | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Philips

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Do you ever catch yourself trying too hard? In Doing your Best, Rev. Deborah discusses the difference between striving for perfection and simply doing your best in any one moment.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and nature intuitive.

"Rise in Peace" | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Philips

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In a nod to Easter and other Spring celebrations, Rev. Deborah offers insight into how resurrection is personal, accessible, and active in our everyday lives, and can help us rise in consciousness to remember who we are. A World Healing meditation rounds out this episode.

Meditation Background Music complimentary of Kevin Macleod of Incompetech.com:

Ebbs And Flows Preview by Kevin MacLeod

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Projection: Never Meet Your Heroes with Rev. Donna Apidone | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Philips

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Why would anyone say “Never Meet Your Heroes?” Revs. Deborah and Donna engage in a deep discussion about how we project our hopes and dreams on other people and are often disappointed. This leads to the awareness that we are always projecting. That projection is our picture of our personal world. Becoming aware of when and what we are projecting can help us build a happier and more fulfilling life.

"Adventures in Visualizing" with Carol Knight | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Philips

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this follow-up to the episode, Revising Your Life, Rev. Deborah and Carol Knight discuss some of the different approaches to visualization, their effectiveness, and then share stories of how visualization has worked in their lives.

Carol Knight is a certified yoga teacher. For over 9 years she has been a popular teacher at Fusion Yoga in Sacramento. She recently moved to South Carolina where she continues to teach for Fusion via Zoom. You can find her class schedule at https://www.fusionyogasac.com/all_classes

"Spirituality or Religion?" with Cameron Lawson | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Philips

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0700

This week’s episode is Spirituality or Religion?. Rev. Deborah, and Cameron Lawson are separated in age by about 50 years, but are their views on spirituality all that different? Is there a difference between religion and spirituality? Join them for a lively discussion where they examine how the younger generation approaches spiritualty and what that may mean for the traditional church.

"What is Finding Your Voice?" | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Philips

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Rev. Deborah goes solo to talk about Finding Your Voice. Most of us feel that if we really express who we are, we will not be accepted. In truth, our “voice” is how we express ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. And when we understand that, we feel safe, understood, and accepted.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and intuitive. Rev. Deborah lives in Sacramento with one husband, three cats, and four thousand cat toys.

"Inner Presence" with Wade Edwards | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Philips

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this conversation with Wade Edwards, we delve into the idea that there is a place within us that has never been touched by the outside world. We offer suggestions on how to begin, or expand, a practice that will help you get in touch with your Inner Presence. Then we discuss the practical side of living from the inside out. Join Rev. Deborah and Wade for a deeply inspiring conversation.

Wade Edwards has been part to the Sacramento Unity community since the 1980’s. He is a licensed Life Coach, licensed General Contractor, and Bowen Therapist. He lives with his partner in the Sacramento area.

"Revising Your Life" with Carol Knight | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Philips

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Is it possible to visualize a past event, then walk through it a different way to change the outcome? This episode of Discovering Spirit Within, Rev. Deborah and Carol Knight explore the teachings of Neville Goddard for a better understanding of how you can clear past negative experiences to improve your quality of life.

"Interfaith Connection" with Rachel Lyman | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Philips

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Rev. Deborah talks with Rachel Lyman, who is the inspiration and driving force behind Interfaith Explorers and a new podcast called Interfaith Connection. Tune in for an enlightening conversation about how an understanding of other faith traditions can contribute to your own spiritual expansion as Rachel shares her journey into becoming a leading light in the Interfaith Community.

Rachel Lyman is a visual, hands-on, lifetime learner and has a passion for knowledge about and connecting with people of other faith traditions. She is deeply involved in regional interfaith work through Interfaith Explorers by facilitating major community visits to the Sikh Gurdwara, along with visits to other faith traditions.

She has a BS in Social Work and MS in Counseling, giving her the educational foundation for connecting with others. She is also an award-winning writer, photographer, and artist. She lives in Carmichael with husband Rev Dave Lyman, an Interfaith Minister, along with a menagerie of spoiled teddy bears.

Transcend the Fear of Loss with Rev. James Trapp and Rev. Deborah Philips | Discovering Spirit Within

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0700

What is the thing we fear most? According to Rev. James Trapp, it is the fear of loss, and that sense of loss is unique to each person. This conversation with Rev. Deborah and Rev. James offers some insights into how to acknowledge and transcend our fears, thus finding our way to understanding and a sense of peace and trust.

Rev. James Trapp is the Senior Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento, CA. He is a former CEO of Unity Wide World Ministries, a speaker, teacher, and the author of the book, Take Back Your Future, Get Unstuck and Create the Life You Want, Love, and Deserve which is available at Amazon.com.

"What is a Mystery School?" with Deanna Frank | Discovering Spirit Within with Rev. Deborah Philips

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Mystery Schools are an ancient tradition. Tune in to Rev. Deborah Phillips and Deanna Frank for an introduction to mystery schools and what they teach.

Deanna Frank, is a spiritual advisor, teacher, and tarot expert and the founder of the Sophia Wisdom Teachings. To find out more about Deanna or to book a private reading go to her website at https://sophiawisdomteachings.com/

"What is Spiritual Exploration?" with Rev. Deborah Philips | Discovering Spirit Within

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Rev. Deborah goes solo in the short but sweet podcast. She says that for any spiritual practice to be meaningful, it must have relevance in your personal life and one way to discover this relevance is to engage in what she calls spiritual exploration. In this podcast, she offers a short description of how she approaches this discipline.

Rev. Deborah Phillips is an ordained New Thought minster currently serving as Assistant Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento. She is the host of SLC’s podcast, Discovering Spirit Within. She facilitates a Spiritual Exploration discussion group on Thursdays, where she calls upon her 45 + years of New Thought practice to help people discover their unique and personal relationship with the Divine. She is minister, writer, artist, and intuitive. Rev. Deborah lives in Sacramento with one husband, three cats, and four thousand cat toys.