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April 21 - The Power of Forgiveness with Azim Khamisa

2008-04-17T13:13:00.000-07:00

Join us on The Leading Edge this Monday, April 24 as we talk about the power of forgiveness. Our special guest is Azim Khamisa. Azim is an inspiration. Hailed by dignitaries such as the Dalai Lama, Former President Bill Clinton and Al Gore, Azim carries his inspirational message of forgiveness, peace and hope into a world in desperate need of each. Following the loss of his only son Tariq in 1995 to a senseless, gang-related murder, Azim chose the path of forgiveness and compassion rather than revenge and bitterness, and this amazing choice led to the establishment of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation (www.TKF.org) and the subsequent forgiveness movement which has reached millions.

A successful international investment banker and speaker, Azim has spoken to audiences of adults, juveniles and children, ranging from small school gatherings to audiences into the thousands, including – on the occasion of a special rally in Washington DC in 1995 – a crowd of 300,000.

Through the work of TKF - working alongside Ples Felix, the grandfather of the young man who murdered Tariq - Azim has spoken in person to a half-million children, with another 20 million being touched by his message through video presentations. The public has also heard his message via print, audio, video and television specials. A recipient of 50 prestigious local, regional, national and international awards, Azim’s focus remains on his vision of a peaceful, non-violent world where people make empowering choices.

Be a part of this transformational conversation on Monday, April 21 from 2-3 pm CST at www.unity.fm - The Voice of an Awakening World.

Encore! Byron Katie returns to discuss The Work!

2008-04-07T14:10:00.000-07:00

Just in time for "Living in Joy," a SpiritPath retreat coming April 24-26 at Unity Village, The Leading Edge is happy to spotlight our recent discussion with best-selling author Byron Katie. Tune in Monday, April 14 to hear the power of The Work in action!

For nearly a decade, Byron Katie was depressed, angry and self-loathing. Then one morning in 1986, she awoke to a life-changing realization:

“I discovered that when I believed my thoughts, I suffered, but that when I didn’t believe them, I didn’t suffer, and that this is true for every human being. Freedom is as simple as that. I found that suffering is optional. I found a joy within me that has never disappeared, not for a single moment. That joy is in everyone, always.”

From that realization, Byron Katie developed “The Work,” a simple and powerful process of inquiry that teaches you to identify and question the stressful thoughts that cause suffering. Through this process, anyone can learn to trace unhappiness to its source and eliminate it.

Based on her most recent book, A Thousand Names for Joy, Byron Katie is bringing “The Work” to Unity Village to help you:

Eliminate stress, anxiety, anger and fear.
Increase your energy, clarity and well-being.
Improve relationships.

Are you ready to open your mind and end your suffering? Then sign up today to join Byron Katie at Unity Village and start living a joy-filled life!

Thank God for Evolution with Michael Dowd - April 7

2008-03-31T14:03:00.000-07:00

Join us next week on The Leading Edge as we welcome Rev. Michael Dowd, author of "Thank God for Evolution." The Reverend Michael Dowd is one of the most inspiring speakers in America today. For the past five years he and his wife, Connie Barlow, an acclaimed science writer, have lived permanently on the road sharing a sacred view of evolution with religious and secular audiences of all ages, as America’s evolutionary evangelists. At home in both conservative and liberal settings, and uniquely gifted at building bridges between religious and nonreligious people, Michael is passionate about sharing the 14-billion-year epic of evolution in ways that uplift and expand heart, mind, and soul.

Be a part of the conversation by calling in to our live program, Monday, April 7 from 2-3 pm CST. The Listener Line is 866.472.5794.

Martha Beth - Steering by Starlight on March 31!

2008-03-24T14:30:00.001-07:00

Martha Beck joins us on Monday, March 31 to discuss her upcoming book "Steering by Starlight: Find Your Right Life No Matter What!" Martha is considered to be one of the best-known life coaches in the world. Her book, "Finding Your North Star" was a pivotal one in my life. Join us as we once again step into "The Leading Edge" and discover how you can return to a life that is authentic and fulfilling.

Martha is a columnist for O, the Oprah Magazine, has been a contributing editor for Real Simple, Redbook, and Mademoiselle, and has written for many other national magazines. She appears frequently as an expert on “life design,” on programs such as Good Morning America and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Having earned a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in sociology from Harvard, Beck taught social science and business at undergraduate and graduate levels, at Harvard and the American Graduate School of International Management. She also conducted research on various aspects of social psychology and business, acted as a consultant for various business and government organizations, and wrote academic articles before becoming a full-time writer and life coach.

Beck’s books include New York Times bestsellers Finding Your Own North Star and Expecting Adam. She published The Four Day Win in 2007 which explores the relationship between creating the right life, eliminating self-sabotaging behavior, and staying physically healthy from the brain outward. Her new book, Steering by Starlight, will be released in April 2008.

Beck lectures to groups nationwide and conducts seminars for a diverse clientele that includes medical professionals, magazine sales forces, boards of education, and business executives.

Beck has also developed a passion for South Africa, and has adopted The Learning Center at Londolozi– a school that serves the local village people. Participate with us live on Monday, March 31 from 2-3 pm CST by calling 866.472.5794.

Rescheduling Riane Eisler...

2008-03-24T14:29:00.000-07:00

The anticipation builds! Regretfully, we were not able to connect with Riane as scheduled for today's episode of The Leading Edge. We will reschedule our interview for early May. Stay tuned!

Riane Eisler and "The Real Wealth of Nations" - March 24

2008-03-23T20:03:00.000-07:00

Join us live on Monday, March 24 as Riane Eisler, author of "The Real Wealth of Nations," shares what Archibishop Desmond Tutu called "a template for the better world we have been so urgently seeking."

Riane Eisler’s story begins in Vienna, Austria, where as a small child she and her family had to flee from the Nazis. They emigrated to Cuba and eventually to the U.S. Riane has said that this trauma could have destroyed her, but instead, it led to her life-long quest to understand why horrible things like the Holocaust can happen – and what we can do so they do not happen again.

Riane has become an eminent social scientist, attorney, author, and social activist. She is best known for her international bestseller The Chalice and The Blade: Our History, Our Future, now in 23 languages, including Chinese, Russian, Korean, Hebrew, Japanese, and Arabic. Her newest book, The Real Wealth of Nations: Creating a Caring Economics – hailed by Peter Senge as “desperately needed,” by Gloria Steinem as “revolutionary,” and by Jane Goodall as “a call to action” – proposes a new approach to economics that gives visibility and value to the most essential human work: the work of caring for people and nature.

Riane emphasizes that specific actions can change one’s life and help one to see in a new way because all change begins with the individual. Her work gives people grounded hope that change is possible and that we are not doomed to despair and destruction. As Riane says, “caring pays - in dollars and cents.”

Call in Monday from 2-3 pm CST with your comments and questions through our Listener Line at 866.472.5794.

A Season for Peace and Nonviolence - March 17

2008-03-23T19:54:00.000-07:00

Barbara Fields from the Association for Global New Thought joins me as my co-host for this special episode of The Leading Edge. Michael Beckwith is our special guest, discussing his insights and stories from a recent trip to the United Nations. More information about the work of his ministry is available at www.agapelive.com.

Also joining us this hour, Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian from the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment and Rev. Kristin Hawkins from The Namaste Spiritual Center. Discover what these spiritual leaders and other are doing to celebrate the 11th Annual Season for Peace and Nonviolence and how YOU can get involved to make the world a more peaceful place for all of humanity.

March 10 - The Leading Edge goes to Costa Rica!

2008-03-04T06:27:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends,

We will broadcast an "encore Presentation" of our "Sacred Secrets" episode of The Leading Edge next Monday, March 10 so I can travel to Costa Rica to be part of The Alliance for a New Humanity conference (info online at www.anhglobal.org).

The mission of ANH is: Creating and connecting global communities of personal and social transformation. Deepak Chopra and Marianne Williamson will join others leaders in creating transformation for all of humanity. And The Leading Edge will take you there!

Tune in all week as we broadcast live from the conference, plus be on the lookout for some great interview clips from the movers and shakers of ANH.

Better yet, come join us in Costa Rica (there's still a few opening remaining) and come say hello!

Byron Katie discusses "The Work" - March 3

2008-02-25T14:34:00.000-08:00

Join me next week on The Leading Edge as we welcome Byron Katie, founder of The Work, to The Leading Edge! We'll discuss her new book, Loving What Is, and how you can use "The Work" to alleviate suffering in your life.
We broadcast live on Monday, January 28 from Noon - 1 p.m. PST/3-4 p.m. Eastern. Call in with your questions and real life challenges at 866.472.4780 and let Byron lead you through a powerful process of inquiry called The Work. Find out how your stressful beliefs—about life, other people, or themselves— can radically shift, changing your life forever.

Through this process, anyone can learn to trace unhappiness to its source and eliminate it there. Katie (as everyone calls her) not only shows us that all the problems in the world originate in our thinking: she gives us the tool to open our minds and set ourselves free.

Katie is the author of three bestselling books Loving What Is, I Need Your Love—Is That True? and the recently published A Thousand Names for Joy: Living in Harmony with the Way Things Are.

Call in live to participate in this life-changing dialogue. The Listener Line is 866.472.5794.

Lynne McTaggart discusses "The Intention Experiment" on February 25

2008-02-18T15:12:00.000-08:00

How can you make your life richer and more fulfilling? Can you improve your relationship with your partner, or with someone else who is close to you? And can you live consciously, harnessing the power of intention, in your everyday life?

Join us Monday, February 25 as Lynne McTaggart shares insights from her new book, The Intention Experiment. These profound questions are the starting point discussion with Lynne McTaggart, best-selling author of The Field and The Intention Experiment.

This work tells a radically new scientific story. It proves beyond doubt that we are all connected. The implications of this discovery are extraordinary. If a quantum field holds us all together in its invisible web, we have to rethink our definitions of ourselves and how we interact with every facet of our lives.

Call in to participate with your comments and questions as we broadcast live from 2-3 pm CST. The Listener Line is 866.472.5794.

John Assaraf - The SECRET to Having it All on February 18

2008-02-18T06:52:00.000-08:00

Join us on The Leading Edge as John Assaraf, featured in The Secret, shares his spiritual insights and practical wisdom for "Having it All." Rev. E.J. Niles joins us from Unity Institute to discuss these ideas from a Unity perspective.

John Assaraf is an international best-selling author, speaker, and consummate entrepreneur. As a teenager plagued by low self-esteem, John risked the potentially fatal consequences of a turbulent lifestyle—a lifestyle which could have easily led either to jail or to the morgue. In his quest to overcome his challenges and fulfill his desire to live a purposeful and meaningful life, he discovered a unique passion for brain research and quantum physics as it related to achieving success in business and in life.

His expertise in helping organizations and individuals achieve success has landed him on Larry King Live, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, ABC, CBS and NBC television worldwide. In addition, John recently made his cameo appearance in the new hit movie The Secret, which can be viewed at www.onecoach.com/secret.

In the last 20 years, he has built four multi-million dollar companies including growing RE/MAX of Indiana to over 1500 sales associates, who collectively generate over $5 billion a year in sales, and are paid over $120 million in commissions yearly.

With Bamboo, a recent start-up that raised $25 million in financing, John developed the marketing strategy and sales team that generated over $30 million in revenues within12 months. Bamboo then merged with Ipix and went on to become the world’s leading provider of imaging infrastructure for the Internet, including managing the scaled imaging infrastructure for companies such as eBay.

John is now putting his experience and knowledge to use as the Founder of OneCoach, a company committed to helping entrepreneurs and professionals grow their small business revenues so they can achieve financial freedom and live extraordinary lives. (www.onecoach.com).

His personal passions are his family, spirituality, exercise, cooking, travel, and helping entrepreneurs understand how to incorporate the psychological and strategic sides of building a successful business and life.

To talk with John, share a comment or ask a question, call us as we broadcast live from 2-3 pm CST. The Listener Line is 866.472.5794.

James Twyman and The Moses Code - February 11

2008-02-04T13:51:00.000-08:00

Is it possible that nearly 3,500 years ago, Moses was given the secret for attracting everything you’ve ever desired? The Moses Code was first used to create some of the greatest miracles in the history of the world, but then it was hidden away, and only the highest initiates were allowed to practice it. Join us Monday on The Leading Edge as James F. Twyman reveals the Code for the first time, showing how it can be used to create miracles in your life . . . and in the world. By practicing the principles presented within these pages, you’ll discover how you can integrate the most powerful manifestation tool in the history of the world into your own life.

James F. Twyman is the best-selling author of ten books. He’s also an internationally renowned “Peace Troubadour” who has the reputation for drawing millions of people together in prayer to positively influence crises throughout the world. He has been invited by leaders of countries such as Iraq, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Bosnia, Croatia, and Serbia to perform The Peace Concert—often while conflicts raged in those areas; and he has performed at the United Nations, the Pentagon, and more. James is also the executive producer and co-writer of the feature film Indigo, and the director of Indigo Evolution and the documentary The Moses Code.

Transcripts of this episode generously contributed by DataProcess Outsourcing, Inc.

Karen Coffey and Hearing the Voice of God: February 4

2008-02-04T13:45:00.000-08:00

Unity's co-founder Charles Fillmore taught that all people have access to Divine Guidance. Karen Coffey, author of "Hearing the Voice of God," tells us how. Join us for this thought-provoking interview to learn more about how YOU can tap into Divine Love and Divine Wisdom. More information online at www.karencoffey.com.

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Rescheduling Byron Katie...

2008-02-04T13:43:00.000-08:00

As you may have heard, Byron Katie was unable to join us as planned due to an unexpected family issue. We send our love and prayers to Byran and her family, and we look forward to rescheduling this special interview for later this spring. Stay tuned!

Byron Katie - Season Premiere on January 28!

2008-01-24T19:20:00.000-08:00

Join me for the Spring '08 Season Premiere as we welcome Byron Katie, founder of The Work, to The Leading Edge! We'll discuss her new book, Loving What Is, and how you can use "The Work" to alleviate suffering in your life.
We broadcast live on Monday, January 28 from Noon - 1 p.m. PST/3-4 p.m. Eastern. Call in with your questions and real life challenges at 866.472.4780 and let Byron lead you through a powerful process of inquiry called The Work. Find out how your stressful beliefs—about life, other people, or themselves— can radically shift, changing your life forever.

Through this process, anyone can learn to trace unhappiness to its source and eliminate it there. Katie (as everyone calls her) not only shows us that all the problems in the world originate in our thinking: she gives us the tool to open our minds and set ourselves free.

Joe Vitale takes us beyond the Secret - to ZERO!

2008-01-10T11:14:00.000-08:00

Coming to the Leading Edge on January 14... You saw him in the hit movie, The Secret. Now Joe Vitale is going BEYOND the secret with two new leading-edge books, The Key and Zero Limits. Join us on Monday, January 14 as we talk about what it means to go to "Zero." We'll talk with you about the Secret and the importance of having a strong spiritual understanding of the Law of Attraction. Call in with your questions and comments as we broadcast live from 1-2 pm CST at 866.472.5794.

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Featuring Garland Landrith - January 7, 2008!

2008-01-03T08:16:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! We're back from the holidays with an INSPIRING lineup of Leading Edge guests to help you explore and expand your spiritual awareness for 2008! We begin '08 with a thought-provoking interview with Dr. Garland Landrith, whose studies on consciousness were featured in the movie, What the Bleep.

Dr. Landrith was among the first to scientifically document that what "we think inside can have a profound influence on the outer world." In his pioneering published research studies, it was found that what groups of individuals think (group transcendental meditation) can actually improve the quality of life in the city they live in, by lowering crimes, auto accidents, and suicides. In short his research scientifically demonstrates that we can create miracles with our mind!

He has authored a series of scientific studies that have been published in numerous scientific journals and has been subjected to peer-review to authenticate these amazing findings. His research has been cited by numerous authors including: Deepak Chopra,Md., Neale Donald Walsh, Dr. Harold Bloomfield, and Dr. Dean Radin. In fact the movie "What The Bleep Do We Know?" refers to his incredible research findings.

Join us Monday, January 7 from 2-3 pm CST and be part of this live, Leading Edge conversation. Call in with your questions and comments at 866.472.5794.

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Home for the Holidays

2007-12-18T10:25:00.000-08:00

Greetings Friends, The Leading Edge will be on hiatus for the next two Mondays so our team can spend precious time with family and loved ones. Stay tuned for some GREAT interviews in 2008 - including Garland Landrith (whose work was featured in "What the Bleep") on January 7 and Joe Vitale (from "The Secret") on January 14.

Until then, deck the halls, follow your star, and celebrate the majesty and possibility of the new year. Merry Christmas, friends!

Bonnie St. John - Special Guest for December 17

2007-12-10T14:55:00.000-08:00

Join us live on Monday, December 17 as we welcome Bonnie St. John to The Leading Edge. Bonnie is the author of "How Strong Women Pray." We'll talk about her book and about the impact of prayer in our lives.

Bonnie St. John is an author, inspirational speaker, executive coach, TV personality, mother, and seeker of wisdom. Bonnie has suffered through many of the difficulties most discussed today: abuse, divorce, disability, and struggles related to gender or race. Despite these challenges, she has relentlessly sought ways to stay positive and live joyfully no matter what life dishes out. Her deep sense of peace and joy in life has inspired millions of people to want to know what she has learned about finding joy in a crazy world. Simply meeting Bonnie has been a life transforming experience for many people. "If a one-legged, African-American girl from San Diego with no money and no snow can go to the Olympics as a ski racer..." people think to themselves, "surely I can follow my dream and find the joy in my life."

We invite YOU to be part of the conversation, to share your comments and questions live on the air. The Listener Line is 866.472.5794, or you can email your questions in advance to leadingedge@unity.fm.

Gary Renard - December 10 on The Leading Edge

2007-12-10T07:28:00.000-08:00

Join us Monday, December 10 on The Leading Edge as we talk live with Gary Renard, best-selling author of "The Disappearance of the Universe" and "Your Immortal Reality." Call in or email your questions about love, forgiveness, the teachings of Jesus, The Course in Miracles, or how you can apply Gary's message to the challenges and triumphs of your life.

We will broadcast live from 2-3 pm CST. Archives of the program will be available 24/7 through the Unity.FM Online Radio Network. The call-in number is toll-free 866-472-5794. Join us for a discussion that is guaranteed to stretch your mind!

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Dr. Judith Orloff - My Special Guest for December 3

2007-11-28T08:13:00.000-08:00

Tune into The Leading Edge this week as we talk with Dr. Judith Orloff, the author of "Positive Energy." Got a question you'd like to submit for Dr. Orloff? Email it here! Or listen live next Monday, December 3 from 2-3 pm CST and call in live at 866.472.5794.

EXTRAS: Free video mini courses from Dr. Orloff on dreams and intuition, online at http://www.youtube.com/judithorloffmd. More information at www.drjudithorloff.com.

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Premiere Episode with Walter Starcke

2007-11-24T10:18:00.000-08:00

It was only a year ago when Unity leaders gathered together at the dedication of Unity's Spiritual Life Center. I sat at a table focused on the question: How do we get the Unity message out to the masses. Our idea? Internet Radio.

In the blink of an eye, here we are. I'm so excited to be a part of the launch of this network and to be able to host the new program, The Leading Edge. We will be talking with leaders from the Unity Movement and beyond to discuss the role of spirituality in our lives and in the world.

We're thrilled to welcome Walter Starcke as our guest for our premiere episode on Monday, November 26. Walter has traveled five times around the world studying the great spiritual teachers of our day. For 18 years, he traveled with Christian mystic Joel Goldsmith. The author of "It's All God" and "Joel Goldsmith and I," Walter talks about closing the gap between our humanity and our spirituality.

You can hear this Leading Edge interview through the Unity-FM archives available 24/7!

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Welcome!

2007-10-16T14:07:00.000-07:00

Thanks for checking out "The Leading Edge"! We will be airing every Monday from 2-3 pm CST on The Unity Radio Network, online at www.unity.fm. This program will feature leaders in the New Thought Movement and beyond. Tune in every week to talk with people who are holding their torches high and inspiring people around the world to remember their spiritual connection with all of creation.