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Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaReal Steps to Confront Racism- Thoughts on Talks #BLM special episodeSalaam Thompson joins Rev. Mike and Malayna once again, this time to share an event from his life -- #ShoppingWhileBlack at a local Ralph's supermarket. He and his family have been treated extremely unjustly and gotten no response to their attempts to communicate by phone, email or legal means. Together we planned real steps that we can take together as a community to remedy the situation and bring about the vision of a world that works for all. HEARTLESS RALPH'S BANS BLACK FAMILY FOR LIFE from ALL Ralph's and Food 4 Less supermarkets on threat of arrest without...
2021-09-191h 14Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaEmergency session - episode 51 - Thoughts on TalksIn this short, 40-minute episode, Rev. Mike, Salaam and Malayna called an Emergency Session to address all the shootings that have taken place in March of 2021. Salaam presented a perspective from within the Black Community, and Rev. Mike explained how it felt from his white male perspective and helped us consider the relationship to guns from the perspective of a veteran, a sportsman, a police officer. Malayna tried to find where we can each make a heart-to-heart difference in all of our communities, Salaam suggested we all lean into uncomfortable conversations, and Rev. Mike took it the the...
2021-03-2443 minThoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaJudas and Infinite Invisible -BLM- ep 50 - Thoughts on TalksThe Sunday talk from Rev. Mike was about "unleashing the infinite invisible", and our regular co-host, Salaam Thompson, wanted to share about the film "Judas and the Black Messiah" on HBO Max--about the 1960's Chicago Black Panther leader, Fred Hampton. Malayna Dawn has a coughing attack in the middle and tries to recover by attempting to connect the infinite invisible to why empowered leaders seem a threat to those in power. Salaam shares from his vast wealth of knowledge and experience about the Black American experience and being a follower of Islam, which also connecting us to world history, mathematics...
2021-02-181h 03Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaThe It in Divinity - ep 49 - Thoughts on TalksRev. Mike and Malayna discuss the topic of the Sunday Jan 24th talk which was how to use the power of the Divine in your life. Examples from ancient teachers and modern poets are used, Heart Math and Transcendentalists -- get ready for some deep thoughts!
2021-01-2650 minThoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaInauguration Day - BLM - ep 48- Thoughts on TalksJoin Rev. Mike McMorrow, Malayna, and Salaam Thompson as they talk about Inauguration Day firsts, The People's Inauguration.org, and the new movie "One Night in Miami" -- kudos for Regina King, and background info on the Nation of Islam. They discuss how advertising and marketing are responding to the Black Lives Matter movement, getting Colin Kapernick a medal and restoring the career of Jemele Hill, the Black American ESPN reporter who got fired for calling out white supremacy. (She's starting a media empire now!) And an ode to Amanda Gorman, the poet from West L...
2021-01-2158 minThoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaEngaging from Spirit Within - Ep 44 - Thoughts on TalksRev. Mike and Malayna talk about the November 15th talk that asked about How Engaged is God as Us? We talked about how each of us can use our inner guidance to make our best choices, but also, how we can try to connect with others who may be doing the same, but who seem to be in opposition to us. We spoke of connections in the natural world and in mathematics that point us to inspiration and awe about our world. And we also ended up talking about how people unfamiliar with the Bible can understand some basics about...
2020-11-1755 minThoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaPolitical Consciousness - Ep 43 - Thoughts on TalksWhereas the Talks we share Thoughts on are usually those given by Rev. Mike on Sundays, this episode examines Talks by Joe Biden, Van Jones, Emmanuel Acho and more. Malayna shared her #BlackLivesMatter face mask with art from Jenny Hahn Art.com (to complement her eco tee shirt)and spoke with Salaam about seeing Van Jones in tears the morning the election was called for Joe Biden. He shared about Ice Cube and Kamala and his wise wife saying we can't imagine what it would be like to be a political commentator. Then we discussed Van Jones' TED talk...
2020-11-1257 minThoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaBridging AND Gaps - Ep 42 - Thoughts on TalksStarting with Rev. Mike's Oct 18 talk, "Bridge Over Troubled Water", Rev. Mike and Malayna spoke about Simon & Garfunkel, but also tales of ups and downs; the human condition; the evolution of money, power and greed; losing and finding faith; the ourobouros and cyclical nature of life; duality and manifestation; The Social Dilemma; Buddha and Jesus; Genius and common folk; forgiveness and compassion and politics.
2020-10-2057 min
Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaArtful Stories - Ep 41 - Thoughts on TalksIn this Oct 14th episode, Rev. Mike and Malayna talk with Salaam about The Lakers' win, the opening monologue on Saturday Night Live (SNL) by comedian Bill Burr that created a Twitter backlash, how Lovecraft Country and Drunk History use horror and comedy respectively to help people learn, and how the Crisis in Democracy isn't new, but is an ongoing experiment. Citizenship requires seeing past the artful storytelling of propaganda and marketing to look into what makes logical sense. We know that none of us represent or speak for all who look like us, but we encourage conversations!
2020-10-151h 00Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaJust Like Me - ep 40 -Thoughts on Talks - Oct 5 2020In this episode, Rev. Mike and Malayna discuss the October 4th Sunday talk, "Just Like Me" and apply the concept to finding compassion toward all the White House Staff who have tested positive for Covid-19, to understanding why pharmaceutical companies still keep making ads that show one thing but say another, and how to listen to opposing viewpoints by practicing. Not just our spiritual practice to help us create space in our hearts and responses, but in practicing the art of being curious and looking for common ground. Like by using voca.vote to share opinions on reparations for slavery...
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Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaBlue Collar Spirituality - ep 37 - Thoughts on TalksThis episode goes behind-the-scenes on Rev. Mike McMorrow's new book, Blue Collar Spirituality: Finding a God that Works (Get it? Works? Like working people do?) He talks with Malayna Dawn about the people who encouraged and supported him along the way, and the people he hopes to help with the information shared in his book. Join us on a journey of a "recovering redneck" to ministry that makes sense. Link on Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Blue-Collar-Spirituality-Finding-Works/dp/1735035300/
2020-09-0843 minThoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaThoughts on Talks - ep 36 - I Am, We AreRev Mike and Malayna are joined by Salaam Thompson, who this week shares insights on the aftermath of the Jacob Blake shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin; on the WNBA and NBA leading the athletes protests; about how black women get left out of movements, but fight on anyway. We are sure to praise women like suffragist Ida B. Wells, Tarana Burke (founder of the #MeToo movement) and author Kimberly Jones, whose video asks "How Can We Win"? while explaining the history of Black folks in America in terms of a Monopoly game. A Black woman also started SÜPRMARKT LA -- O...
2020-09-041h 01Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaThoughts on Talks - ep 35 - Garden VarietySalaam Thompson joins Rev. Mike and Malayna to continue the conversation about #BlackLivesMatter and how to create sustained efforts for lasting change by understanding what has gone before. We're recording from across the San Fernando Valley, on what was originally Tataviam land.
2020-08-261h 06Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaIdentity in Action - ep 34 - Thoughts on TalksAfter the August 9th talk had us all singing The Who (yes, Rev. Mike does sing it in this episode!) "da Rev" and Malayna talk more about the Declaration of Principles we speak each Sunday and how they are indeed political -- though he tried to keep it from going there on Sunday. How can our ways of identifying ourselves and our tribe be broadened to connect with other tribes work together? Shifting from a consciousness of consumption... Looking for hope in young leaders like the Mayor of Compton... Leaning more into our spiritual practices aligns us with love, and...
2020-08-1051 minThoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaHip Hop & History - Part 2 - ep 33 - Thoughts on TalksAugust 5, 2020 - Salaam Thompson continues the conversation with Rev. Mike and Malayna, sharing how learning about Islam while in Catholic school combined with the Black Empowerment Movement expressed in Hip Hop helped him overcome the loss of his parents and become the man he is today. In part 2 of 2 of this episode, we move through Salaam's life story, through the history of Black leaders and into a Religious Science interpretation for how we can all move forward.BLM Heart art by Jenny Hahn of JennyHahnArt.com -- where you can buy tee shirts and masks with the art...
2020-08-0642 minThoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaThoughts on Talks - ep 32 - Hip Hop & History - Part 1August 5, 2020 - Salaam Thompson once again joins Rev. Mike and Malayna in supporting the #BlackLivesMatter movement by sharing from his personal experience and the wisdom he's gleaned in his extensive studies. In this episode, part 1 of 2, we start with Salaam's Muhammad Ali tee shirt as a doorway to talk about the Nation of Islam and its impact on his life. BLM Heart art by Jenny Hahn of JennyHahnArt.com -- where you can buy tee shirts and masks with the art on it! Links for more info:1985 Farrakan in LAhttps://www.latimes...
2020-08-0624 min
Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaTriggers Talking - Ep 31 - Thoughts on TalksRev. Mike and Malayna go deeper into the Sunday topic, "None Are Free Until All Are Free" and discuss how to get there, when it seems that people can't even talk to each other. Using information from Resmaa Menakem's book My Grandmother's Hands, they discuss healing the trauma that triggers us so we can lean into uncomfortable conversations and find common ground to move forward together. There's a lot coming up in our country for healing and change, so they look at history for answers.
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Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaReal Freedom - Big Job - Ep 30 - Thoughts on TalksRev. Mike and Malayna continue the conversation with Salaam Thompson, who shared SO MUCH knowledge, that Malayna had to look it all up, and put together a full report with links to learn even more. Here it is: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r7RqP4HKZ-tf2penmA24O0gMfrBHgtQ-/viewVideo version at: https://youtu.be/pNBw8gHCLJc
2020-07-101h 10Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaRightest Actions - Ep 29 - Thoughts on TalksRight Intentions, Right Speech, Right Action...right?What is the right next step? How can we explore My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem together? Rev. Mike suggests using cans with string, Malayna thinks we should learn sign language. How exactly do we proceed? We need to keep checking in with our inner guidance, and take the next best step. How do we move forward while looking out for each other? Is this a great time for introverts? Quotes about right action from Alexander Pope, and a reference to The Da Vinci Code. Being frozen in inaction, indecision...
2020-06-301h 19Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaUse Your Rightest Words - Ep 28 - Thoughts on TalksOn this episode, Malayna picks the one thing Rev. Mike avoided in his Sunday talk on Right Speech on the theme of Mindfulness for Mavericks: "Defund the Police". But that's what this show is for! So, are those the best words to describe and rally support for the shift that is needed? Other areas of discussion: include Star Trek... N.W.A.... Politics... and more!
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Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaMoving Forward - Ep 27 - Thoughts on TalksIn this bonus episode, Rev. Mike and Malayna continue the talk with Salaam Thompson and Rev. Nancy Woods about the New Paradigm we all envision and how to get Moving Forward with a world in which #Black Lives Matter. We cover a good amount of history, and you'll find informational links below for those. Here's some studying you can do!Part 1 with Salaam Thompson Salaam shares tales from growing up in Chicago's south sideGangster Disciples - Larry Hoover https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gangster_DisciplesBlack Disciples - David Barksdale
2020-06-1858 minThoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaMaverick Moves - Ep 26 - Thoughts on TalksDiscussing Mindful Intentions and the CSL theme for the month, Mindfulness for Mavericks, Rev. Mike and Malayna talk about marches and movements and forward momentum. Looking to blaze new trails by looking through the lens of history and human evolution to understand how we got here, and then navigate our situation differently. What we're learning, where we're learning it, and discussions beyond our community all influence this episode of Thoughts on Talks.
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Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaNew Paradigm - Ep 25 - Thoughts on TalksThis week Rev. Mike and Malayna talk with guests Rev. Nancy Woods and Salaam Thompson about creating the new paradigm, a world that works for all--a world where cooperation leaves no room for oppression and together we evolve to the next level of humanity. Rev. Nancy shares her experiences with the Civil Rights Movement in North Carolina, and Salaam shares his experiences growing up in Chicago. This is just the beginning of the conversation...more episodes like this to come! Black Lives Matter art by Jenny Hahn.
2020-06-1059 min
Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaBeing an Ally - Ep 24 - Thoughts on Talks*BLM Heart Art by Jenny Hahn*. THIS EPISODE: Rev. Mike and Malayna talk about the Black Lives Matter movement and for those who aren't black, how to be a conscious ally to our African-American friends and fellow citizens. We shared people who helped us understand: Damon Hack, Paulette Pipe, Trevor Noah, Dr. Scott Bowman, Brandon "Stix" of Think Watts, The Queer Asian Social Club, Systemic Racism cartoon from act.tv and gave kudos to NBC4 and KTLA5 for great local reporting that educated and inspired during the protests. We talked about learning from our black friends from Canada and England...
2020-06-051h 11Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaDharma Files - Ep 23 - Thoughts on TalksExamples of finding and following Dharma expressed by Rev Mike and Malayna as the following deep dives and digressions (deep breath): Interpretive Dance • The Good Bad and Ugly • Ramadan wishes • Eid Mubarak • Fasting • On Being with Krista Tippett • Memorial Day and remembering the new front line workers • WWII • wired for danger • the wolf we feed • the duality of the material world • Jana Stanfield's song "I cannot do all the good that the world needs, but the world needs all the good that I can do." Solving litter • Always more that can be done • Erin Riley and Hope Gardens Landscaping • Topanga Nursery • accidenta...
2020-05-261h 14Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaDharma and Life - Ep 22 - Thoughts on TalksThis episode features a talk about Dharma, mangling jokes, questioning choices and living authentically. There is talk about wearing masks and fresh breath, and planting and the environment. They compare the Vedic and the Buddhist concepts of Dharma (with visual aids!), and the Rev. shares some quotes he didn't have a chance to get to on Sunday. Malayna looks for guidance and comfort in historical dramas, like WWII-set film, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Rev. Mike and his lovely wife, Stephanie, turn to a favorite sci-fi TV series, Fringe. Does Rev. Mike break into song this time...
2020-05-211h 00Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaHeart Compass - ep 21 - Thoughts on TalksListen to Your Heart is not just a song by Roxette, it's great advice from Rev. Nancy Woods, who joined Rev. Mike and Malayna to talk about her Mother's Day talk. Rev. Kathy Lyons was also featured and Rev. Mike was very well-behaved! Topics included: Mary Poppins - Feed the Birds - PROnoia versus paranoia - Society's imprint - Shift and Lift - Mother Earth is a Mom who takes care of us all - and basically, to use our hearts as our guide as we recreate our post-quarantine world.
2020-05-1250 minThoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaThe Force Soul Feast - ep 20 - Thoughts on TalksMay the Fourth Be With You as Malayna points out to Rev. Mike all the unintentional Star Wars references in his May 3rd talk on "The Seat of the Soul" -- not the book, just the concept. Also touched upon:•The Unknown Comic • YouTube Haircuts • Biblical interps around caring for the Earth • How we can reimagine a better world •“In the world not of it”•Star Wars day - May the 4th: Re-grounding = yoda training, Alignment = The Force, Jewish mystic Jesus arrived = Jedi, the imperial Power =“The Empire”Deep fear of Death = Death Star! •Love God, neighbor as self (nature is our neighbor) •Done...
2020-05-121h 02Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaBelly Fires - ep 19 - Thoughts on TalksThe Sunday talk topic, "Fire in the Belly" is actually a good connection with Ramadan, since, as Malayna pointed out, it can describe a sense of hunger as well, which is part of the fasting commitment during the month observed in the Islamic faith. But being "young, scrappy and hungry" can also describe a passionate ambition, to borrow the line from the musical, Hamilton. Topics touched upon: the things we learn from family -- mask making -- how weird hosiery is -- Martin Van Buren's hairstyle -- parks by appointment -- framing a nice shot in the garden -- fandom...
2020-05-021h 08Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaUnwritten Potential - ep 18 - Thoughts on TalksOh, the Deep Dives and Diversions on this episode! And plenty of great stuff to ponder too, starting with the Sunday 4/19 talk entitled "Unwritten". Topics that Rev. Mike and Malayna touched on included: 4-20 - Bob Marley - Natasha Beddingfield - Principle and Precedent - Bruce Willis - Unbreakable - Egghead - Vincent Price - Batman with Adam West - Come Alive - Pepsi Generation - Zombies - The Greatest Showman - Hugh Jackman - P.T. Barnum - Wolverine - Judge Thomas Troward - The Magician - Rev. Mike at the Ballet - The Turning Point - Phantom of...
2020-04-241h 22Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaCracking Easter Open - ep 17 - Thoughts on TalksTaking a look at the Easter Sunday Service, Rev. Mike and Malayna somehow also squeeze in ventriloquism and dummies, Joseph Campbell and Thou Art That, myth and symbolism of the transcendent, pagan elements like eggs and bunnies, the world's first author - a Sumerian high priestess worshipping Inanna, from being heartbroken to broken open, 12-step truisms. all the characters in the Passion Story, the Stations of the Cross for an alter boy name Michael, psychotic teachers, Albert King blues song, clarifying our intentions for affirmations, Rev. Mike sings "I Wanna Know What Love Is", Rachel Wiesz as Hypatia in the...
2020-04-241h 24Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaUnique Callings and Responses - ep 16 - Thoughts on TalksThis 4th quarantine episode is based on Thoughts on the April 5th Sunday Talk on "Bright Beginnings" and the Power of the "I Am". This special episode includes bonus pop-up details from Malayna, too! The *Deep Dives and Digressions* included Rev. Mike singing some Beyonce (again!), shout outs to all 7 ministers at our Center, Neville Goddard and his face tattooed on Mitch Horowitz' arm, The Philosophical Research Society, New Thought Classics on YouTube, Unity and The Fillmores, Metaphysical interpretation, Bible scholars and a Continuum of Consciousness, Michael the Archangel - Patron Saint of First Responders, what Ordination really is, Malcolm...
2020-04-0755 minThoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaSpirit = More than Pink or Blue - ep 15 - Thoughts on TalksRev. Mike McMorrow and Malayna Dawn discuss the March 29, 2020 online Sunday service at CSLGH, which connected the previously planned topic on the language of gender to the current Covid-19 world we're living in. The Thoughts on this Talk included "Deep Dives and Digressions" on: if Jordan Peterson is too harsh, media reflections of gender and sexuality expressions, the re-emergence of society, healthcare throughout the world, an Anarchist Quaker Prayer to soothe anxiety, befriending inanimate objects, gender reveal parties, Norman Rockwell, children's books and Lorraine Streiby's art, no-nonsense monks writing books, creative laziness, shamrocks and a Michael Gott song, the term "...
2020-03-301h 18Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaFaith in Chaos - ep 14 - Thoughts on TalksJoin Malayna Dawn and Rev. Mike McMorrow as they discuss the first Sunday with no in-person congregation due to Corona Virus Quarantine. They go through the slides he shared and talked about their experiences and tools to get through this strange time, with faith. Topics included: whack-a-mole, vampires, blood on the lintel, Face Everything and Rise, spiritual BINGO, and foster dogs.
2020-03-2350 minThoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaLaw as Womb -ep 13 - Thoughts on TalksRev. Mike and Malayna share Thoughts on the March 15, 2020 Talk. They shared their different experiences and discussed ways to deal with the situation we all find ourselves in, while leaning on the Law of Spirit in the womb of creation. The situation, of course, is that the Sunday Service took place amidst Corona Virus guidelines of less than 50 people gathered. The annual meeting and voting took place online afterward, largely online. Interesting times.
2020-03-181h 00Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaSpiritual Legacy - ep 12 -Thoughts on TalksBroadcasting from the Kids' Room at CSLGH, and despite early glitchiness, Malayna speaks with Rev. Mike about his Sunday, March 8th (International Women's Day!) talk continuing with the theme of the Divine Feminine. Malayna described her internal voice of God as a female voice, and recommended people listen to songs by Deidrey Francois or our own Angela Carole Brown. The conversation took them from a John Wayne movie to ancient Greek drama to futuristic brain implants and still managed to glean spiritual lessons from it all and share the history of women leaders in New Thought who teach us still.
2020-03-1159 minThoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaDivinity and Femininity Wholly Reimagined - ep 11 - Thoughts on TalksStarting March 1st, Women's Month, the Centers for Spiritual Living are examining the Divine Feminine -- so this is Malayna's follow up with Rev. Mike about his Sunday Talk, "The Holy Reimagined". The Da Vinci Code and everyday electric plugs, Father-Mother God and Mary Baker Eddy, Shiva Lingam stones and androgynous pop culture icons, beyond binary divinities from around the world, nuns with guns, the yin-yang symbol, and images from Adam Foley.org and Pritiba Gohil -- and of course, singing!
2020-03-0455 minThoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaReflections All Around Us - ep 10 - Thoughts on Talks"Deep Dives and Digressions" is how Rev. Mike and his co-host, Malayna Dawn, describe their web series, and this week involves many digressions! Fear not, though, they all reconnect to the central theme. Topics include: Dr. Edward Viljoen being elected Spiritual Leader of Centers for Spiritual Living and his book, The Bhagavad Gita: the Song of God Retold in Simplified English...mentors and mentees, Joseph Campbell and the Hero's Journey, Googling "what is God?", perspectives on our reflections, charisma and its etymology, Rev. Mike in Goddess-wear, a tour through pop-music history, the Divine Feminine, androgyny, Joanna Macy and The Work...
2020-02-261h 09Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaSacred Sexuality Sunday - ep 9 - Thoughts on TalksRev. Mike McMorrow spoke about Sacred Sexuality on Sunday, Feb 16, 2020 and Malayna thought it was a groundbreaking service...and a great intro for someone new, so she invited a guest to join them whose first Sunday at CSLGH was, in fact, this one. While Malayna spoke from CSLGH to Rev. Mike on his phone from the 2020 Spiritual Living Convention in Denver, their guest, Chacko Vadaketh, joined from his car, somewhere in Los Angeles. The wonders of technology! The magic of connection! And the can of worms that was opened on the topic!
2020-02-1856 minThoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaLoving Our Bodies - ep 8 - Thoughts on Talks"Thoughts on Talks: Deep Dives and Digressions" with Rev. Mike McMorrow and Malayna Dawn! In this episode, Malayna talks with Rev. Mike about the slides he didn't have time to show on Sunday, Feb 9, 2020! We shared slides with great quotes full of inspiration to appreciate our own bodies and make peace with them, so that we have no reason to feel threatened by anyone else and their bodies for any reason, from skin color to body shape to abilities to age. Marvel as they share weird funny faces, deep thoughts, a few song snippets and personal challenges, too.
2020-02-1158 minThoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaLove as Activism - ep 7 - Thoughts on Talks"Thoughts on Talks: Deep Dives and Digressions" with Rev. Mike McMorrow and Malayna Dawn! This week finds Malayna talking with Rev. Mike about his 02-02-2020 talk on LOVE and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., but there are also references to Fembots, Lou Reed, Superbowl ads, actress Andie McDowell, Elaine from Seinfeld, Jeremiah the bullfrog and the prophet, muskrat love, Gilligan's Island, musical history and critique, -- and that's just the first 10 minutes! Also, cultural history, movies and personal examples on how to apply love to any and all situations. (There is a lot of impromptu falsetto singing from...
2020-02-041h 08Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaHow It Works - ep 6 - Thoughts on TalksRev. Mike chats with Malayna about the 2nd talk of the year, following after last week's "The Thing Itself" with "How It Works" - the talk from Sunday, Jan. 12. They talked about what "It" is, and different ways to wrap your head around the concept. Of course, they shared examples from their own life experiences, and "Deep Dives and Digressions" including songs and movies, and then promoted some of the great stuff happening at CSLGH!
2020-01-151h 00Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaScience and Spirituality - ep 5 -Thoughts on TalksStarting 2020 with unpacking and re-examining how we understand and operate within our world seemed like a good idea. Rev. Mike McMorrow and his co-host, Malayna Dawn, started with Einstein's ideas, shared in the Sunday (Jan 5) talk, and quickly digressed to TV and movies, and sharing all the math and science we've learned from YouTube and the BBC. It's true -- there were songs (from the Rev.), and Downton Abbey references (from the Rev.) and quantum mechanics seen in photosynthesis, metaphysics, and maybe ghosts. Personal examples on the application of New Thought principles to finances and jobs, too. Join the fun!
2020-01-071h 04Thoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaRelease and Belief in a Blaze of Light - ep 4 - Thoughts on TalksIn this year-end episode, Rev. Mike and Malayna talk about the Dec. 29th Burning Bowl Service, and the concepts behind the ritual. They also talk about selecting the priority to guide our choices each day, examples of missed opportunities from their lives, and of course, seemingly random references from history, culture and spirituality that all tie together in the end!They also touch on the World Peace Meditation that happens at 4am Pacific Time on Dec 31, upcoming events at the center and other ways to participate in worldwide meditations and peaceful actions.
2019-12-3148 minThoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaThe Lights of History, Hanukkah, Christmas - episode 3 - Thoughts on TalksThoughts on Talks: Deep Dives and Digressions -- Where Rev. Mike and Malayna talk about the Sunday, Dec 22nd talk touching on Hanukkah and Christmas, the lights that come down through history and culture, and the interpretation of darkness to light in stories and myth, pop culture and sci-fi -- digress-o-rama! And holiday wishes: Happy Everything!
2019-12-2451 minThoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaSolstice: Darkness to Light - episode 2 - Thoughts on Talks"Thoughts on Talks: Deep Dives and Digressions" is a new series from Rev. Mike and his co-host, Malayna Dawn, where they explore tangents and deep delve into ideas from the Sunday talks at CSLGH. In episode 2, they digress from the Dec 8, 2019 talk entitled "Science of Mind and the Solstice", where they laugh about the pop culture references from Sunday's talk, go deeper into underground tombs in Ireland, show pictures of the god Mithra, lord of light from ancient Persia, and connect him to 2001: A Space Odyssey. The metaphysical creation process involving separating dark from light in our thoughts...
2019-12-1056 minThoughts on Talks - Rev. Mike & MalaynaLight and Enlightenment - episode 1 - Thoughts on TalksThoughts on Talks: Deep Dives and Digressions is a new series from Rev. Mike and his co-host, Malayna Dawn, where they explore tangents and explore ideas from the Sunday Service talks at CSLGH. In episode 1, they digress from the Dec 1, 2019 talk entitled "Science of Mind and Rohatsu" a Japanese word for Bodhi Day -- the day celebrating Siddharta Gautama's enlightenment, and how light connects us all at any holiday season. Their digressions take them to explore Vesak in Sri Lanka, and they share a video in which Bodhi Day is explained by children.
2019-12-0354 min
Pop ConsciousYour Heart Is a Muscle - Guest Sunil YapaIn this episode, Malayna and Stacy talk with Sunil Yapa, author of the novel Your Heart Is a Muscle the Size of a Fist. Set in the midst of the 1999 World Trade Organization protests in Seattle, his book squeezes global issues into a handful of passionate characters that took their stand at this historic event. And he’s Sri Lankan-American, like Malayna! We’ll explore how we can use our hearts, not as fists, but as points of connection as we work together to transform our world.(Original air date March 14, 2016)Pre-show notes: https://popconsciousness.wordpress.com/2016/03/14/your...
2016-03-141h 00Pop ConsciousIn the Space BetweenWhat happens in the space between two people in an interaction? Between several people? In the space between thoughts, breaths, heartbeats, or in the gap between here and there, Spirit is moving, and all things are possible. In between our plans and what actually happens, there is space for magic to transform each moment. Join Malayna and team member Michele Coles as they explore pop culture mythology for examples of what can happen when we make the most of the space between.(Original air date March 7, 2016)Pre-show notes: https://popconsciousness.wordpress.com/2016/03/07/in-the-space-between/
2016-03-071h 00Pop ConsciousTo Leap or Not to LeapToday is Leap Year Day, so Malayna and Michele will be looking at lessons they've learned from leaping too soon as well as from taking leaps of faith. There are times, like the calendar day, when we have no choice but to leap, but others when the attempt to subvert divine order can backfire. Of course, we’ll look at movies, TV shows, and other leaping references in pop culture to glean leaping lessons for life!(Original air date Feb 29, 2016)Pre-show notes: https://popconsciousness.wordpress.com/2016/02/29/to-leap-or-not-to-leap/
2016-02-291h 00Pop ConsciousQuestioning How We Place ValueHow do we know what we truly value in our lives? One way is to look at where and how we spend our money. When we put our money on something, we are investing in it. Another way is to look at how we spend our time. Are we watching TV that enriches us and mand makes us feel like better people? Are we contributing to the box office of a film that enriches our world? How do we invest our energy? Do we choose the things that really matter? Are we leaking energy on things that don’t really ma...
2016-02-2259 minPop ConsciousProsperity Perspectives IllustratedWe get a lot of our ideas about how prosperity is supposed to look from TV and movies, but we can also find great metaphors that illustrate the prosperity principles that make our lives richer now. Join Malayna and Michele as they talk about their studies in prosperity from a spiritual perspective, and the books, music, TV, and movies that illustrate an approach to prosperity that is in alignment with our values, hearts, and dreams.(Original air date Feb 15, 2016)
2016-02-1559 minPop ConsciousLife Is a CircusIs it just us, or does life feel like managing a three-ring circus? If you're ever thought of running away to join the circus, perhaps you don't have far to run. Malayna has found the circus metaphor has helped her reduce stress and offered cheer, even if only from imagining the background music. Join her and Stacy as they talk about what the circus has symbolized to generations of kids and the young at heart, how it has been depicted in film and television, and how we can enjoy life as a circus! (Original air date Feb 1, 2016)
2016-02-011h 00Pop ConsciousLiving Into the Vision of MLK - Guest Dr. Scott BowmanTo celebrate the vision of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malayna and Stacy have invited a friend from our well-spent youths in Unity as a guest expert! We'll talk with Dr. Scott Bowman, criminal justice professor and social justice advocate, about how we can depict MLK’s vision in entertainment and media, how we are all still called forth to make new choices to reach for it, and where we’re seeing it become reality. From Straight Outta Compton to The Force Awakens, join us in raising our vision higher! (Original air date Jan 18, 2016)
2016-01-181h 00Pop ConsciousChanging Seasons in Nature and TelevisionAs human beings, we are attuned to the changing of nature's seasons, but the seasons seem to be behaving differently than we have come to expect. And as we deal with this unexpected change, we find the predictable schedule of television seasons has changed drastically. The few fall season and summer reruns have shifted to include midseason replacements, online viewing, and binge watching. Do we even know where we stand in the flow of time anymore? Join Malayna and Stacy as they explore the parallels of seasons and how to make the most of all of them!(Original Air Date...
2016-01-111h 00Pop ConsciousExtending Invitations to Family CelebrationsAs we prepare for Thanksgiving, we'll take the traditional tale-being welcomed by neighbors of a different culture and faith to cooperate, create, and celebrate abundance-and find ways that shows up in our lives and in entertainment. Malayna and Stacy are grateful for their extended families, made up of friends from all over the world. They’ll share their experiences and talk about diverse and extended families in our favorite TV shows and movies–Star Wars, Superheroes, and who knows what else? There’s plenty to share and be grateful for, and you’re invited!(Original air date Nov 23, 2015)
2015-11-231h 00Pop ConsciousForgiveness and Gratitude for HealthMalayna's back went out, so while laying down for a few days, she meditated upon the Unity Twelve Powers and saw how lessons of strength might help her heal. She used Myrtle Fillmore's technique of offering and asking for forgiveness from her body. This reminded her of the Hawaiian forgiveness practice of Hoʻoponopono, and then, of course, pop songs started providing a mental soundtrack. Join Malayna and Michele Coles as they examine both spirit and silliness, entertainment and enlightenment, to inspire health for mind, body, and spirit! It's good for you!(Original air date Nov 16, 2015)
2015-11-161h 00Pop ConsciousDedication to Something BiggerToday we remember those whose dedication to a cause was so complete that they gave their lives to change the world. This includes war veterans as well as spiritual leaders like Jesus and Martin Luther King Jr., but there are also those who gave themselves to something bigger and found the impact differed from their intention. A great example is Hedy Lamarr, who would be celebrating her 101st birthday today. A successful actress in 1930s and '40s Hollywood, her scientific curiosity led to inventions intended to help the Allies during World War II, but we now use them as...
2015-11-0959 minPop ConsciousAll Souls' Day the Pop Conscious Way - Guest Kelly IsolaMalayna is at Unity Village and so is special guest Rev. Kelly Isola who will join with team member Michele Coles to talk about the metaphysics of the Great Pumpkin! They'll also touch on the celebration of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and All So uls' Day from a pop culture and Unity perspective! Let your spirit out to play, and join us for more fun with fall and flights of fancy.(Original air date Nov 2, 2015)
2015-11-0259 minPop ConsciousPumpkin Spice Pop ConsciousWhat is it about pumpkin spice that makes us feel like it's time to celebrate a change of seasons? If that doesn't do it for you, what does? Seasonal shifts have been marked in different ways throughout history. Join Malayna and Stacy as they look at the things that make them feel a fondness for the fall and compare modern homages to traditions from the past. We’ll find them in stories from and about days gone by (like Outlander) and ones that have been retooled for today (like Sleepy Hollow). Get your favorite flavor of latte and join us fo...
2015-10-1259 minPop ConsciousSpiritual Educators and Fairy GodmothersAs Stacy returns from the Spiritual Educator's Retreat for the Unity Southwest Region, Malayna has been celebrating ways of being a godmother. Join them as they explore similar roles and archetypes in fiction, and in life, that can offer kids a wider support system. Whether you’re a “Sparent” or part of the “Auntie Brigade,” an uncle, grandparent, Big Brother, or Sister, you can positively influence a child’s life without even trying. As volunteers or involved family members, we can all make an even bigger difference in their lives and ours. Tune in for inspiration! (Original air date: Sept 28, 2015) Co...
2015-09-2859 minPop ConsciousDisney Animator Shares Creative Alchemy- Guest Dave ZaboskiWhere does one go from Disney? Malayna and Stacy welcome former Disney animator Dave Zaboski to learn about creative living! A classically trained painter and illustrator, he has cocreated several national children's books including one with Deepak Chopra. He has created concept art for film and game projects, and travels and teaches creativity and innovation as a public speaker. Spirituality and creativity infuse everything he does, so join us to learn tips on seeing your own life as an evolving work of art!(Original air datte Sept. 21, 2015)
2015-09-2159 minPop ConsciousDestinations, Departures, and ArrivalsThese terms are familiar to anyone who has traveled, as both Malayna and Stacy have recently, but they are also ideas that can be used in connection with summer's end. Whether it means beginning a new school term or reflecting upon your career and life goals, we’ll examine pop culture depictions of these concepts. Join us in looking at the destinations we choose, how we make departures from our routines to get there, and how to know if we’ve arrived. Travel outward and inward with Pop Conscious! (Original air date: Aug 17, 2015)
2015-08-171h 00Pop ConsciousPop Culture’s Connective Transcendence - Guest Sezin Devi KoehlerMalayna welcomes Sezín Koehler to discuss cultural identity and the pop culture transcending it. Sezín is of mixed descent and is a Huffington Post blogger, novelist, and Third Culture Kid who has lived in 13 countries and 18 different cities. Her pop culture fandom ranges from mermaids to Maleficent, Gilmore Girls to Guardians of the Galaxy, Labyrinth to Love, Actually, and Hannibal to Harry Potter. Her spiritual beliefs are just as diverse and expressive. Join us as we explore pop culture’s global influence and how it inspires our lives, whatever our cultural influences may be! (Original air date Aug 3, 2015)
2015-08-031h 00Pop ConsciousBusting the Lone Hero MythThere is a certain individualistic ideal which seems to tell us that it is possible, maybe even preferable, to do it on your own-whatever it may be. But if we look closely at our favorite heroes, most of them have backup-sidekicks, family, love interests, butlers, and the like. Even the Lone Ranger had Tonto! He wasn’t alone after all! Join Malayna and team member Michele Coles as they scan pop culture for supposed heroic loners and their sidekicks or support teams. Then we’ll bust the myth and refine the ideal of individual empowerment to include supportive connections, because we k...
2015-07-201h 00Pop ConsciousUnity Youth and Rewriting HistoryThroughout the past few weeks, Stacy has been busy in her role as the Southwest Unity Region's Teen Consultant, overseeing Uniteens Camp and then accompanying our older teens to the International Youth of Unity event at Unity Village. Malayna has been reminiscing about her own youth in Unity, and thinking of movies and TV shows where characters get to do it all again. If you could go back, would you do things differently? What might we learn from such forays into our imagination? Can it make life better today? We’ll explore these questions this week on Pop Conscious! (Original ai...
2015-07-151h 00Pop ConsciousSpirited Advertising and Pop CultureLooking at advertising with a critical eye can tell us about our culture today and help us experience nostalgia of days past. But looking at ads with your third eye, or through a lens of spiritual awareness, can help you see what's important to you and and what isn’t, and maybe even understand what’s important to someone else. In this episode, Malayna Dawn and Michele Coles will discuss how to use Unity principles to make the most of what we can’t avoid! We’ll talk about how to be in the world, but not of the world, play wit...
2015-07-061h 00Pop ConsciousHow to Build Your Dream - Guest Tracy WilliamsOur special guest is Tracy Williams, a Certified DreamBuilder Coach, who helps turn dreams into reality. Malayna, with returning Pop Conscious team member Michele Coles, will look at how films depict dreams and the power of our minds to create our realities. What dream would you create? Join us and learn how to make it happen! (Original air date June 15, 2015)
2015-06-1559 minPop ConsciousIn Dog We TrustStacy's been struck by puppy love, having just adopted an adorable dog from a shelter. Malayna knows the joys of puppy parenthood, too, so together they will look at how canine companions have impacted not only all of our lives, but but pop culture as well. We're Pup Conscious! (Original air date May 18, 2015)
2015-05-181h 00Pop ConsciousStar Wars Day, Disney WayMay the fourth be with you! Things have changed since the originally-released, history-making, Star Wars Trilogy. A prequel trilogy came out, and in 2012 the brainchild of George Lucas was adopted by Disney. Disney is known for magic, fantasy, and imagination. Stacy and Malayna will talk about the impact both have had on pop culture, and how we can use what they’ve taught us so far as tools to improve our lives, as we look forward to when The Force Awakens! (Original air date May 4, 2015)
2015-05-0459 minPop ConsciousYouth-Inspired Faith WalksWith Malayna's excitement about the release of the inspiring film Little Boy in theaters, and Stacy's return from a Faith Walk-themed Youth of Unity event, we are reminded that "a little child shall lead them" ... or rather, us. How can we let our inner child lead the way in our own lives? Pop Conscious will explore the ways we are reminded to let go of our jaded, pessimistic viewpoints and become like a child in order to enter the Kingdom of all possibilities! (Originally aired April 27, 2015)Companion article: https://www.beliefnet.com/entertainment/movies/galleries/mentors-for-your-inner-child.aspx
2015-04-2759 minPop ConsciousFiction or Faith?What is it about a belief in magic, fairy tales, and the supernatural that has been so popular in society for the past several years? Your Pop Conscious pals, Malayna and Stacy, will look at several of the most popular TV shows, movies, books, and more that show our need to suspend our disbelief. How can we utilize the same to help people believe in more than just fiction? Perhaps it is time for a new paradigm for belief. Join us as we discuss and discover! (Original airdate March 30, 2015)
2015-03-301h 00Pop ConsciousExpectation and the UnexpectedPop culture is where many of us get our ideas about how life should be, but many of the best-loved stories are based in the unexpected. Stacy and Malayna will take a look at the TV shows, films, and songs that informed their expectations, and some of the places they look for when those expectations seem frustrated. How can we prepare ourselves to expect the unexpected, when by definition, it can't be done? Just remember, "No one expects the Spanish Inquisition!" (Original air date March 23, 2015)
2015-03-231h 00Pop ConsciousOutlanders, Outliers, and OutcastsYour hosts became intrepid reporters, getting in on a Q&A with the creators and stars of the OUTLANDER series on Showtime, and are always happy to find ways to make their obsessions useful for personal and spiritual growth for themselves and others. Since the one-word title refers to people from another land, we thought we'd delve a little deeper into the sense of being an outsider. We've all experienced it, and yet we have also seen that special something that an unknown entity brings. Join Malayna and Stacy as they share their insights on outsider-ness! (Originally aired March 16, 2015)
2015-03-1659 minPop ConsciousTo Live Long and ProsperThis week, as a tribute to the long and fruitful life of Leonard Nimoy, Pop Conscious will discuss the impact of one character, namely Spock, on pop culture, and on fandom. He taught so many of us about the importance of listening to both logic and the heart, and about the true meaning of friendship. What is it about this character and the Star Trek universe that has moved so many to a sort of religious devotion? And is there really any such thing as a final frontier? Listen as Malayna and Stacy, along with team member Michele Coles, take...
2015-03-091h 00Pop ConsciousIf We Gave Out OscarsWe're all caught up in Oscar Fever! Of course, if WE were in charge, things might look a little different. Your Pop Conscious pals, Malayna and Stacy, will not only discuss their Oscar-related opinions, but will also create their own categories and criteria, and dole out virtual awards of their own imaginary design! Join in the fun and maybe you'll even come out a winner. (Original air date: Feb 23, 2015)
2015-02-231h 00Pop ConsciousSpiritual Adventures and Vicarious ThrillsWe're all on a spiritual adventure called "life," but sometimes we need a book, TV show, or movie to show us what our inner landscape can look like. This week, our Pop Conscious gals look at the travels we take through books like Eat Pray Love, The Celestine Prophecy, and Way of the Peaceful Warrior translated to film ... and how these books and films inspired Malayna's spiritual adventure novel, Echoes Across Time. We'll also explore the deeper lessons of adventure-genre movie franchises like Indiana Jones and The Mummy, and whatever else feels like an adventure at any given time. It...
2015-01-201h 00Pop ConsciousHindsight to Insight RetrospectiveMalayna and Stacy are going to look back at the past year in pop culture to mine it for gems of insight! We'll look at the trends, events, and highlights, and maybe even provide some follow-ups on past guests. As always, the conversation will turn, and tangents will be travelled, but like a well-told Hollywood tale, the year's life lessons and themes will be wrapped up with a bow, just for you! (Originally aired Dec 15, 2014)
2014-12-1659 minPop ConsciousPop Culture Christmas ClassicsAlthough we enjoy the variety of holidays celebrated at this time of year, we're going to focus on Christmas tales that are retooled and retold repeatedly, and those we find once that stick with us. Whether conveyed by song, on film, or by other means, they become part of the lexicon we use to express the meaning of Christmas. Join Stacy and Malayna in reviewing some of their favorites, and compile your own list of classics to share with those you love!(Originally aired Dec 8, 2014)
2014-12-0959 minPop ConsciousSpiritual Geeks Gift GuideThe gift–giving season is upon us, so Stacy and Malayna have decided to make it both fun AND spiritual for us all. They'll talk about their favorite websites for pop culture gifts, to make it both comfortable and joyful to shop. (Get it? Comfort and joy!) Then they’ll look at how these gifts can support the spiritual aspect of your friendships and family ties. Of course, they’ll use examples from the holiday films and TV episodes that impacted them most. The best gifts are meaningful, heartfelt expressions of understanding. But they can be fun too! (Originally aired Dec 1,
2014-12-021h 00Pop ConsciousCrazy for Comic Con - Guest Lucky YatesWhy is Comic Con so awesome? We'll take a Pop Conscious look with our friend Lucky Yates, the voice actor known as Doctor Krieger on the animated series Archer! Stacy and Malayna met Lucky at the International Youth of Unity Conference back in the day, so join us as we examine how Comic Con has become a religious experience of pop culture power. (Originally aired Aug. 4, 2014)
2014-08-0459 minPop ConsciousFather Figures, With Charles HoltStacy and Malayna welcome Charles Holt, to talk about father-themed media. As a longtime member of the cast of the musical The Lion King, and the author of Between Me and Dad: A Journey Through Forgiveness to Freedom, he has some insights. Between his tales of song, stage and screen, and our pop culture Dad references, you'll enjoy a spiritual adventure! (Originally aired June 9, 2014)
2014-06-091h 00Pop ConsciousPride in Unity and Love for LGBTJune is LGBT Pride month, and Malayna and Stacy are proud that Unity honors our lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered friends. The Pop Conscious gals will look to pop culture and the media to examine the depiction of LGBT characters and then look at the Unity loving and inclusive approach to the diversity of all people! Viva la difference! Join us! (Originally aired June 2, 2014)
2014-06-0259 minPop ConsciousStages of the Hero's JourneyLife is full of graduations, transitions, endings, and new beginnings, which are all phases and stages in life's journey. In this episode, Stacy ponders graduations and season finales, while Malayna gushes about Joseph Campbell and the Hero's Journey. Together they discuss how these resonant themes from world myths and folktales have found their way into Pop Culture. Then we'll apply them to our own life stories, where we are the heroes of the tales! (Originally aired May 19, 2014)
2014-05-191h 00Pop ConsciousMoms and Goddesses: The Divine FeminineIn honor of Mother's Day, Stacy and Malayna look at TV moms and other goddesses of the silver screen, as well as goddesses from all cultures. And speaking of the Divine Feminine, we'll take a look at Biblical moms as well, from a Unity perspective as well as the ideas presented in The Da Vinci Code. What can we learn about these feminine ideals that anyone can apply to life today? Listen and find out! (Originally aired May 12, 2014)
2014-05-121h 00Pop ConsciousFive Great Things for the Fifth of MayIn celebration of 5/5, Malayna and Stacy explore all kinds of great things that come in fivess. Like the five basic Unity Principles, for example! Five senses, five fingers and toes, Pentacost, pentagrams, Panchakarma and Cinco de Mayo, numerology, quintuplets, Metaphysical interpretation, Ben Folds Five, and The Fifth Element! Hawaii 5-0, Party of Five, and movies that make it to the fifth in a series: Rocky, Star Wars Episode V (Empire Strikes Back), Harry Potter, Twilight, Fast Five, and the upcoming Terminator 5. And anything else they can think of to make them laugh while connecting spirituality and pop culture. (Originally aired...
2014-05-051h 00Pop ConsciousPop Music to Rock Your Sundays - Guest Adam ChesterJoin Malayna and Stacy as they laugh and learn with their friend and special guest Adam Chester! He has a colorful musical career--Unity musician on Sundays, and the "surrogate Elton John" whenever Sir Elton and the band need him. He uses music and a sense of humor to connect with the people in the pews and make Sunday services fun. He also put the offering blessing of Unity to music so we can all sing along. Get ideas for your playlist here! (Originally aired April 28, 2014)
2014-04-2959 minPop ConsciousEnvironmental Pop Culture for Earth DayTour with your Pop Conscious friends Malayna and Stacy, with Pop Culture as your eco-friendly vehicle through the sustainable past and the future possible. We'll talk about cartoons (yay!) like Bambi, Pocahontas, Fern Gully, Happy Feet, and Wall-E. We'll We'll also see what Unity cofounder Charles Fillmore said about conservation, all in time to celebrate Earth Day! (Originally aired April 21, 2014)
2014-04-2159 minPop ConsciousBe Your Own SuperheroFresh from a Youth of Unity rally that explored how superheroes can guide us to be our best selves, Stacy and Malayna share what Unity teens have taught them! Learn how pop-conscious young people are getting metaphysical with their entertainment choices. Meta-fizzy fun for the whole family! (Originally aired April 14, 2014)
2014-04-141h 00Pop ConsciousGod, Jesus, and the Bible in the MediaStacy and Malayna will be looking at the creative ways in which the entertainment industry depicts Biblical characters and the stars of The Big Book: God and Jesus. From the flood with Russell Crowe as Noah or Steve Carell in Evan Almighty, Jim Caviezel as Jesus, or his animated South Park counterpart, to George Burns and Morgan Freeman as God, they'll compare and contrast and look for the metaphysical Truth behind it all. (Originally Aired April 7, 2014)
2014-04-071h 00Pop ConsciousSupernatural, Metaphysical, and Spiritual - Guest Sherry HurseyThis week, Malayna and Stacy will talk about the different ways that spirituality can be interpreted and portrayed in the media. From mutated superheroes and vampires to angels and the voice of God, we look at TV shows and films that will give you reason to examine your beliefs and also help you find inspiration! And we even find a way to connect April Fool's Day and The Hero's Journey, all with the help of their celebrity guest, actress Sherry Hursey! (Originally Aired March 31, 2014)
2014-03-3159 minPop ConsciousWhat Unity Kids Are Into - Guests Graham and Julian RosWhat do you get when you put two Millennials with two Gen-Xers? Informative fun on the latest pop culture sensations! Join Malayna and Stacy as they interview some Unity tweens, Graham (age 9) and Julian (age 14)!(Originally aired March 24. 2014)Guests: Julian Ros and Graham Ros
2014-03-2449 minPop ConsciousLove Powers the WorldStacy and Malayna discuss how LOVE is the force that makes the world go round and is the proverbial pot of gold at the end of every rainbow. Stacy shares the five redeeming lessons she learned from watching the TV show The Bachelor, and Malayna shares the messages she gleaned from an international wedding and media that entertained her on her long journey home. Let these Pop Conscious pals be your leprechauns and guide you to find your own magic! (Originally aired March 17, 2014)Associated article: https://www.beliefnet.com/love-family/galleries/weddings-with-pop-culture-spirit.aspx
2014-03-1742 minPop ConsciousThe Making of a Minister - Guest Rev. Molly RockeyPop Conscious hosts Stacy and Malayna (broadcasting from Sri Lanka) talk with their friend and minister Rev. Molly Rockey about what pop culture influences helped to shape her life path and what tools she uses now. Also, how ministers are depicted in pop culture and how it shapes our culture's expectations of the role they play.(Originally aired March 10, 2014)
2014-03-101h 00Pop ConsciousThe Oscars: The Power of Good Storytelling - Guest Juan RosPop Conscious gal pals, Stacy and Malayna, welcome Juan Ros for our show about the Academy Awards. Juan has a degree in film and worked in the entertainment industry for many years, and has an amazing knowledge of Best Picture winners! Join them as they explore why good stories evoke a Hero's Journey through challenges based in fear toward an ultimate goal of love and oneness. And see if the girls can stump Juan! (Original airdate: March 3, 2014)Associated article:https://www.beliefnet.com/entertainment/galleries/12-life-lessons-from-ellens-epic-oscar-selfie.aspx
2014-03-0348 minPop ConsciousGlobal and Generational Pop Consciousness with guest Erika EleniakGlobal and Generational Pop Consciousnesswith celebrity guest Erika EleniakThis week, with celebrity guest Erika Eleniak, the Pop Conscious gals will be discussing pop culture that goes global and what captures the attention of young people. Do movies like E.T., (in which Erika was a cast member) still resonate with young people today? What subcultures and conventions have been built around various pop influences? And how are younger generations experiencing the interactive quality of today's pop culture?Plus Malayna is joining from Sri Lanka -- halfway around the world from L.A.! Listen i...
2014-02-2548 minPop ConsciousPop Culture, Presidents, and MetaphysicsPop culture pals Stacy and Malayna discuss an enlightened way to approach Presidents' Day and how this archetypal role plays out in pop culture.Original air date: Monday, February 17, 2014
2014-02-1845 minPop ConsciousGames People Play: Love and OlympicsLove and Olympics: Games People PlayIn the adventure in duality called life, we use contrast to remember our oneness. Join us as we talk about experiencing the spiritual principle of Love through Valentine's Day and the Olympics! Stacy, a big Olympics fan, put together how each of Charles Fillmore’s 12 Powers were expressed by each of the winter olympic sports and athletes.Malayna talked about the symbolism of the rings in comparison to the colors of the Buddhist flag, and the 12 powers.Original Air Date: Feb 10, 2014
2014-02-1148 minPop ConsciousSuperbowl on Groundhog DayMalayna and Stacy are looking back on an action-packed February 2 in which we celebrate Super Bowl Sunday to find more than might be expected behind the sports, advertising, and half-time performances and reflect on the lessons of the movie Groundhog Day.As a fan of Bruno Mars, Stacy had to share her love, and that the country is certainly now on board. Malayna talked about inspiring sports films, which is her main way of watching any sport. And her experience of Superbowl Ads and Halftime Shows as viral videos while living abroad. And of course, her love of th...
2014-02-0449 minPop ConsciousHow to be a Conscious Consumer of MediaOur Pop Conscious gals, Stacy and Malayna, offer steps and examples about how to be the consumer, but not be consumed by movies, television, music, and online entertainment. Take control and let it all enrich your life rather than letting it take control of your brain. We can be in the world but not of the world and make everything a reflection of spiritual principle! Guilty pop pleasures like The Bachelor or Twilight lead us to examine social evolution and inner demons; the Grammy’s lead us to marvel at how music can bring the world and...
2014-01-2846 min