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Bliss Happens
by Mind Body Spirit.fm
Welcome to "Bliss Happens: Your Journey to Joy” a vibrant podcast where diversity meets unity, and spirituality intertwines with soulful beats. Expect infectious, uplifting energy and meaningful conversations on living an authentic life of joy. We'll share a mosaic of experiences, perspectives and well-being practices including special guests. Let's celebrate the bliss that happens when we open our hearts, expand our minds, and connect authentically with the world and others around us. Your Co-hosts: Meet Faith Rivera, Emmy award winning music mom with melodies to ignite your spirit and raise the vibe. Chad Bradford, a theatre artist, and director bridges the world of classic art and modern dilemmas. Rev. Skip Jennings, a gay black Reverend with a deep love for house music whose wisdom and beats are a balm for the soul.
Episodes
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Bliss and Social Media...or Not?
Is bliss possible in our digital world? Can we bring mindfulness to our social media experience? Listen in as Skip, Chad and Faith explore this techy world. Learn to focus on your own spiritual algorithm and create an online experience that is custom-made, empowering & inspiring for YOU! Connect...
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Blissipline
On this episode, it’s all about Blissipline! Coined by Michael Beckwith, it’s the idea of integrating discipline with our pursuit of bliss. Cynthia Alice Anderson, podcast host of The Experience of the Soul, joins Skip, Chad & Faith for a rich conversation. Join the real talk and laughter as you...
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The Power of Bliss
This episode aims to empower listeners with a deeper understanding of the power of bliss in our daily lives. Enjoy a rich conversation from finding bliss even through sickness to practices that help us up the emotional scale, celebrating Beyonce’s genre-busting Cowboy Carter album to experiencing…
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The Bliss of Newness
Hosts Faith Rivera, Chad Bradford, and Rev Skip Jennings are springing forward to a brand NEW podcast Bliss Happens ~ the Journey to Joy. In this inaugural episode, catch up with these 3 creatives, as they weave together personal stories and powerful insights as they explore what bliss really...
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Soaring on Dreams: Grammys to Greenland with Daniel Ho
Voices of Unity welcomes six-time Grammy winner, ‘ukulele virtuoso, slack key guitarist and composer, Daniel Ho. This amazing multi-instrumentalist shares about his collabs around the world with Mongolians to Greenlandians, Hawaiians to most recently, with Ugandan music artist, Eddy Kenzo and…
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The Wow Zone! Sacred Dance Path with Karyne Daniels
It’s all about the dance, the path, and faith unfolding! Voices of Unity welcomes Karyne Daniels from Maui, founder of Sacred Dance Path, sharing her 40 years of dance wisdom through an empowering movement system for women that provides full body wellness - mental, physical, emotional, and...
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Healing Space for Folx with Faith Special Guest Jacquie Fernandez
Voices of Unity welcomes back former co-host Rev. Jacquie Fernandez, senior minister at Unity Church of Overland Park and a global leader in the new thought movement. She shares about an exciting new project, Folx with Faith, an LGBTQ+ affinity group that gathers for spiritual discussion and...
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Maui Strong, Spirit Strong
Voices of Unity talks about the recent Lahaina fire and ways to support this island community. Followed by a dynamic chat on the infinite possibilities unfolding in our lives no matter the season. From fashion shows to a puppet musical, big changes in jobs to Florida politics, the theme of…
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Get Giddy on Gratitude
Join this high-vibing episode exploring the practice and law of Gratitude - sharing personal stories, thankfulness chants and the new powerful Gratitude Revealed movie. So many ways to choose a life of appreciation. Come get giddy on gratitude! MINDBODYSPIRIT.FM Gratitude Page...
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Cabal of Creativity with Harold Payne
Voices of Unity welcomes multi-platinum songwriter Harold Payne who shares magical stories about his time with legendary artists Bobby Womack to Bill Withers and nuggets from his newest musical project still in development. Together they talk about the practice of trust, living in the I don’t…
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The Big Summer Catch Up
Voices of Unity is back sharing about their summer adventures, the ahas, and ongoing opportunities to grow, shift, expand! Skip preaches, Chad illuminates & Faith does some unicorn perspective-shifting prancing. Highlights include not shoulding yourself, making love concrete and the power of…
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All About Our Furry Friends with Uncle Bill
After a fun catch-up from angels to taxes to babies, Voices of Unity welcome “Uncle Bill” Robertson, playwright, screenwriter and author of new book “Animal Tales: Life Lessons for Adults.” Hear heart-warming stories and insights from what Uncle Bill calls are our greatest teachers & healers: yes...
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All About Angels with Lorna Byrne
After a buoyant catch-up, Voices of Unity welcomes in international #1 best-selling author of Angels in My Hair, Lorna Byrne who has been seeing angels since she was a baby. Join this beautiful conversation about our guardian angels and hear their powerful messages for humanity. Connect with the...
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Tao Calligraphy & More Healing Vibes with Dr. and Master Sha
Join this explosion of joy and healing with Dr. and Master Sha, Tao Grandmaster, world-renowned healer, international spiritual teacher, and 11-time New York Times bestselling author. Voices of Unity explores Master’s Sha’s powerful technique of Tao Calligraphy that has brought life-changing...
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Muslims for Progressive Values, Melting Hate to Love
Voices of Unity welcomes global leader, artist, activist and founder of Muslims for Progressive Values, Ani Zonneveld. Empowering discussion with this Grammy-certified songwriter who stands up for universal human rights from the United Nations, through her songs, to her very practice as a Muslim...
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Smorgasbord of Everyday Spirituality
Buckle up kids! Voices of Unity zips around every corner of everyday life, milking the divine in this smorgasbord of a show. Inspired talk on what meditation looks like in a busy household, the gift of imperfection, post natal dates to our unhoused brothers and sisters, the difference between...
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REFLECTIONS of the ONE w/ Spiritual Teacher, Emmanuel Dagher
This episode opens with an explosion of laughter, yes drunk on spirit & vibing high as Voices of Unity welcomes in Emmanuel Dagher, a new young voice & spiritual teacher helping to raise consciousness! As a best-selling author, he shares about The Core Work Method©, a powerful healing and...
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Fit for Life with 80 yr old Bikini Diva - Saba Moor-Doucette
Voices of Unity welcomes in the most amazing guest yet, Saba Moor-Doucette who shines a light on fitness for the body, spirit & mind. From her spiritual path to her journey as a bikini diva from 68 years young to now 80 years strong, such a fun, laugh-filled conversation with gems of inspiration…
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Celebrating Black History Month + Spirituality in a Selfie World
Bubbly, expansive conversation on love, healing and presence with Voices of Unity celebrating Black History Month & Valentine’s! From Sam Smith at the Grammy’s to the recent Critical Race Theory ban in Florida to self-love and spirituality in a selfie-world, find inspiration in this honest...
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Dope, Deep, Divine with Hip-Hoppin' Chaplain, Nick Phelps
Get ready to be inspired by a story of rags to true riches, grief & loss to the fire of God’s unconditional love with guest Nick Phelps - hip-hop artist, producer and chaplain dropping holy insight all over social media. Through laughs & music, free-flowing and mumble-rapping, learn why you…
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The Transformative Power of Dreams with Machiel Klerk
Voices of Unity welcomes their 1st guest of the year, Machiel Klerk, a dream worker, licensed mental health therapist & author of Dream Guidance: Connecting to the Soul through Dream Incubation. Hear about this ancient technique used by different indigenous & spiritual cultures to draw insight…
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Expecting Epic, Releasing Spiritual Constipation
Back from a hiatus, Voices of Unity catch-up with lessons learned from the holidays, the joy that’s present in all the busyness. Join this laugh-filled conversation on intentions for the new year, allowing our epicness to flow - releasing that spiritual constipation and moving into emancipation…
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Global Alliance for Transformational Entertainment with John Raatz
Tune in to this masterclass on consciousness and the power of creativity and art to transform the world! Voices of Unity talks with John Raatz, the founder of the Global Alliance for Transformational Entertainment (GATE). From his work with creatives like Billy Preston (“5th Beatle”) to Ned…
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Activating Conscious Bravery with Pamela Brinker
On this episode we welcome well-respected psychotherapist, author, speaker & trainer, Pamela Brinker, who shares empowering practices & tools to use Conscious Bravery in our everyday lives. From quiet moments to weathering the most challenging times, we can activate this courage available to us…
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The Power of Grace with Kim Belew
Chad and Faith are joined by conscious rapper, speaker & teacher, Kim Belew who brings light to her personal journey of human trafficking, the medicine of music and her greater mission now to empower others! Tune in for her miraculous story of grace and gratitude, from cancer to Tedx and…
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Danger! Spiritual Disruptors in da House
In usual fashion, Voices of Unity laughs their way into deep discussion. This time about being what Michael Beckwith calls a Spiritual Disruptor. Who’s ready to be dangerous, to challenge and expand the current paradigm?! How do we bring higher consciousness to moments of fear or to the…
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Fun & Fulfillment - Hallelujah!
How do we find fun in the midst of an 80 hour work week? At the end of the day, are we truly fulfilled? From Ernest Holmes to tithing, the law of circulation to a crazy game of Truth or Dare, Chad, Skip & Faith laugh their way to practical a ha's to apply to our everyday spiritual walk. Featuring...
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Spiritual Swagger
From Ernest Holmes to gospel hip hop, Skip & Faith explore the idea of spiritual swagger that flows from the inside out. Transformation can be like a slow cooker and other times like an air fryer. Whether you’re in your pjs or suit, all the way through, a hands-on experience of the divine awaits...
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From Inner Space to the Edge
TMI talk from wanting babies to resisting babies, spiritual seeking to divine discontentment, the call of both that inner space and the edge where expansion happens. Plus on-the-street chat with Rev. Melinda Wood-Allen & conscious rap artist, Kim Belew at this year’s emPower Music Festival. The...
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Everything New in the Eye of the Storm
How do you push the restart button in the midst of a hurricane? Voices of Unity lifts up our Floridian family as they face challenging times after Hurricane Ian. From meditative arts to plant medicine, lessons from Yeshua to metaphysical time travel, man-tears to laughathon therapy, they explore...
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The Power of Music, The Joy of Surrender
It’s an episode filled with Soapbox moments from “live” interviews at the 17th annual emPower Music Festival with Rev. Jacquie Fernandez & Rev. Jeniffer Hutchins, an epic song by Daniel Nahmod “If the Race is Over” plus stories of spiritual practices put to the test. Between laughing fits, Skip,...
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Amazing Things…Joy NOW! Fun NOW!
There’s a seed of amazingness in each of us! Voices of Unity talk about how this brilliance expresses itself in a multitude of ways in our very lives. Together they explore how to float in joy, be carried by the current of good in our life instead of being dragged by the daily grind. Featured…
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Busyness vs Fullness
Insightful conversation on the busyness of life versus fullness in the now. Chad & Faith share an honest chat on moving thru life’s changes, from new jobs to perimenopause (oh my!) So many fun words & concepts in this 115th episode - the power of chilling, feeling the juice, marriage between...
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The Zen Executive with Jim Blake
What if next level success for your business or non-profit could flow from a shift in focus to self-care, well-being, enlightened leadership? Jim Blake, CEO of Unity, shares gems of wisdom for the workplace to our personal lives from his new book The Zen Executive: Gems of Wisdom for Enlightened...
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Strap it On, Pound it Out ~ Cray Cray Riches!
Chad is back in this hilariously sweaty & heart-opening episode! They continue a wild discussion on wealth consciousness - how the diversity of life can grow us from this pandemic experience to perfectionism to string theory & more. From the garage to dream jobs, discover the power of belief,...
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Believe in the Green, Building Your Wealth Muscle
Skip & Faith share an honest, heart-to-heart conversation about their own financial challenges & their strong desire to be in the green! Together they explore & experiment in real time, on-air, ways to build that wealth consciousness from Abraham Hicks’ 17 second practice to the Oath of...
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The Big Relationship Aha: Aperture Awareness with Kathryn Ford
Tune in for an insightful show with Voices of Unity & special guest, Kathryn Ford MD specializing in relationships of all types. From cynical singlehood to long-term couples, Kathryn shares the most important factor in having a healthy relationship & effective communication. From physical cues to...
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Is it Bronchitis? Is it a Laugh? Maybe…a New Thought?!
So many questions, insights, laughs and mic drop moments in this episode. Rev. Skip shines with wisdom on his soapbox. Not-just-a-pretty-face Chad weaves spirituality & pathology with a fresh perspective on COVID. Sister Unicorn Faith continues painting that new world! From celebrity versus...
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Surviving the Dark Night of our Species ~ Be a Camel with Special Guest Matthew Fox
Legendary spiritual theologian & activist, Matthew Fox, metaphysically shakes things up with Faith & the Boys! Like a MD Mystic, Matthew drops a diagnosis on today’s world, offers 4 paths to take and empowering practices to help along the way like daily meditations , praying the news & being a...
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Let’s Get Naked! Exposed & Enlightened
Voices of Unity trio reveals it all, to heal it all in this week’s episode! Maybe TMI but it’s worth it! Birthday “Boy,” Rev. Skip reflects on the highs and the lows of celebrating another year as they dive deep to explore inner & outer success. From misadventures in dating to the stage, they…
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The No-Crying Show - Forget the “Coke” Bottle, Own Your Ruby Slippers & Just BE IT!
Tune into a rich conversation with 3 criers, singers, spiritual gangsters featuring special guest Sunny Chayes host of Solutionary Sundays on ABC News Radio, a sacred social activist and a loving mythbuster! Sunny shares about her exciting new project bringing age-old wisdom from The Bushmen of…
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Much Ado About Everything…
So much to chat about in this episode with big news from Rev. Skip, exploring Shakespeare to Survivor, parenthood to bishophood, BIPOC and up leveling the entertainment industry to include everyone! And a special treat, hear co-hosts Chad and Faith live & unplugged as they each share an original...
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Hill Billy Fun to Bridgerton to Boi-oi-oi-oi-oing Expansion
An upbeat, laugh-filled spiritual chat about the SLINKYness of life, from contraction to expansion! We discover the divine purpose of mercury retrograde and learn to surrender to a life of celebration - saying woohoo for our own personal journey to bigger celebrations like Pride Month this June!...
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From Fraidy Holes to Pissosity, a Call for Love and ACTION
Voices of Unity dives right into the recent Uvalde tragedy - grieving, processing, exploring what is ours to do. Through tears & laughter, discover practices & aha's as they weave this challenging time with talk of fraidy holes to pissosity, Shakespeare to Shark Tank & more. By the end, you’ll…
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Into the Woods...And Back Again
Can it be good in the 'hood, even when you're in the woods? A lively conversation redefining pain with insight from Ram Dass, Michael Beckwith, and Abraham-Hicks. Discover practices to call in the divine, call in transformation & breakthrough in challenging times. Featuring music from Faith…
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Finding Your Hell YES...and those Sexy Spiritual Pebbles
Listen in as Skip, Chad and Faith call each other in and up! They explore creative resistance to people-pleasing, the power of "wait a minute" to trusting all that we attract. Through mindfulness even the pebbles of life can be sexy! Featuring music from Faith Rivera: Circle and God Is Find out...
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Premier Episode: 101 Voices of Unity Reboot - New Origin Story
Voices of Unity welcomes in new co-host Chad Bradford, joining Skip & Faith. They go deep & go silly, all honest talk from their spiritual beginnings to war, sci-fi, self-care, speed-dating and more. Find the Voices of Unity hosts on Facebook and join the party! Find out more about Rev Skip...
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Coming Full Circle—Aloha Till Next Time
Rev. Jacquie Fernández, Rev. Skip Jennings, and Faith Rivera close their final show by highlighting the most memorable moments. We honor Rev. Ellen Debenport who started Voices of Unity years ago; Rev. Jacquie who continued this message of Unity; and guests Diane Ray, UOR director of programming,...
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Letting Go, Letting In: Part 2
Cohosts Rev. Skip Jennings, Faith Rivera, and Rev. Jacquie Fernández continue the exploration of letting go so that we can embrace what wants to reemerge, birth, or move into expression through us. How do we take the best of the pandemic experience with us and move forward, spreading our wings…
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Luck, Intention, and Faith
On this St. Patrick’s Day, let us consider the interplay of luck, intention setting, and faith. Does the concept of luck work for or against intention setting? Where does faith make an impact? And do you have to cross the rainbow to get to your pot of gold? Let’s celebrate a new thought about St....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to "Bliss Happens: Your Journey to Joy” a vibrant podcast where diversity meets unity, and spirituality intertwines with soulful beats. Expect infectious, uplifting energy and meaningful conversations on living an authentic life of joy. We'll share a mosaic of experiences, perspectives and well-being practices including special guests. Let's celebrate the bliss that happens when we open our hearts, expand our minds, and connect authentically with the world and others around us.
Your Co-hosts: Meet Faith Rivera, Emmy award winning music mom with melodies to ignite your spirit and raise the vibe. Chad Bradford, a theatre artist, and director bridges the world of classic art and modern dilemmas. Rev. Skip Jennings, a gay black Reverend with a deep love for house music whose wisdom and beats are a balm for the soul.
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