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The Bible Alive

Unity Online Radio

The Bible Alive! Exploring Your Spiritual Road Map with Rev. Ed Townley may offer the most surprising Bible insights you’ve ever heard. Using traditional Christian sources as well as Unity metaphysics, Rev. Ed approaches the Bible in a way that makes it fresh, exciting and helpful. He not only traces history you may not know, he brings the Bible to life for your life, connecting its ancient spiritual wisdom with today’s most urgent challenges. Wherever we find ourselves on our spiritual journeys, Rev. Ed sees the Bible as a helpful road map, offering invaluable guidance as we make our way, choice by choice, through the obstacles and opportunities of life. Read Rev. Ed's Interpret This blog. The ideas and opinions expressed on this program do not necessarily reflect the teachings of Unity. Unity respects a wide range of spiritual thoughts and beliefs, as reflected in the diverse range of subjects presented on Unity Online Radio.

Jesus begins his final demonstration of spiritual Truth by lovingly bringing his brightest Light into the darkest of shadows. Isaiah 50:4-9a; Matthew 21:1-4; Philippians 2:5-11.

Apr 10, 2014

59 min

Life in the Dry Bones

We may pray day and night for God to restore life where it seems to be absent but—as Ezekiel's vision makes clear—the work is not God's, but ours. And it starts with getting organized! Ezekiel 37:1-14; John 11:1-45; Romans 8:6-11.

Apr 3, 2014

59 min

How Long Will You Grieve?"

It isn't enough that we let go of negative energies in consciousness as our spiritual journey unfolds. We must also let go of positive energies that served us well in their time, but are beginning to hold us back. 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23, John 9:1-41, Ephesians 5:8-14.

Mar 27, 2014

58 min

Grumbling in the Wilderness of Sin

As with the Hebrews, our own personal wilderness experiences can give rise to some truly crazy thinking! Fortunately, the path out of the wilderness is always at hand. Exodus 15:1-7; Psalm 95; John 4:5-42; Romans 5:1-11.

Mar 20, 2014

59 min

Born Again in Faith

From the early pages of Genesis to Paul's letter to the church in Rome, debate has raged over just what the correct relationship is meant to be between us and our divine Source. Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121; John 3:1-17; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17.

Mar 13, 2014

1 hr

Return to the Lord

Ash Wednesday represents our commitment to the Light—a joyful process of spiritual spring cleaning. Joel 2:12-14; 2 Corinthians 6:2-10; Matthew 4:1-11 and 6:1-6.

Mar 6, 2014

1 hr

Up the Mountain, Into the Fog

Coming face-to-face with our divine essence requires a harrowing journey into the unknown. Exodus 24:12-18, Matthew 17:1-9, 2 Peter 1:16-21.

Feb 27, 2014

1 hr

That Temple You Are

Our relationship to the religious laws of man guides us to a recognition of the greater Law of God, and then to an acceptance of the Law-based Love that is our truth. Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-13; Psalm 119:33-40; Matthew 5:38-48; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23.

Feb 20, 2014

1 hr

Beyond Obedience

Understanding that choices have consequences can confine us to obedience out of fear. But Jesus calls us further—to creativity out of love. Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Sirach 15:15-20; Matthew 5:21-37; 1 Corinthians 3:1-9.

Feb 13, 2014

59 min

Having the Mind of Christ

Spiritual maturity requires us to trust confidently in our Oneness with infinite love and guidance, and to act accordingly, even if we find ourselves at odds with more traditional believers. 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Isaiah 58:1-9, Matthew 5:13-20.

Feb 6, 2014

59 min