Practical Prayer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Meditation
    Sep 4 2024

    In her early days in traditional religion, Carol was given a specific, standard technique for meditation. Over the years, the guidance on How to Meditate has changed. Rev. Bill describes the goal and purpose of meditation, and the idea that any technique that gets to the goal is valid and worthwhile.

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

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

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    39 mins
  • The Difference Between Traditional and Practical Prayer

    The Difference Between Traditional and Practical Prayer
    Aug 28 2024

    Both Carol and Rev. Bill got the idea to revisit this topic from the early episodes of the podcast. It's partly to re-establish this important idea, but even more importantly to share the evolution and growth in understanding that each has been through in the years since beginning the partnership.

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

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

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

    ★ Support this podcast ★
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    41 mins
  • Evolution

    Evolution
    Aug 21 2024

    Carol was surprised by a conversation with a colleague who is intent on growing their organization the same way that would have been done before COVID. She's wondering about whether our thinking has to evolve when circumstances change. Rev. Bill points out that every change - and every moment - is an invitation for a new idea.

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

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

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

    ★ Support this podcast ★
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    44 mins
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