Unity Church of Clearwater

Podcast from Unity Church of Clearwater. Leddy Hammock, Senior Minister www.HouseBuiltOnLove.com

The No Complaints Department 08/09/2026

The No Complaints Department Carol Record Inspired by lyrics from “No Complaints, Whatsoever” by Jan Garrett and JD Martin: I have no complaints, because I know that God knows what I am going through, and is bringing me through this to a better place. I am not bitter; I know that God knows what is best for me, so my outlook is fresh and my outcomes are satisfying. I have moved out of the prison of complaining to the freedom of praising, for I know that God is so good to me. I am patient. I know that God’s will for me is good and only good. So, I have no complaints, whatsoever! /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/42370445

All the Same Stuff 08/02/2026

All the Same Stuff Leddy Hammock Highlights from lyrics from “All the Same Stuff” by Eddie Watkins, Jr.: Look around and everything you see is merely an outpicturing of what’s going on inside your consciousness. If you don’t like what you see, change your mind and your beliefs. Keep what’s working for you and throw out the rest. I’m just stating the plain and simple case. Whatever we think most about, seems to always come about And ends up staring us right in the face. And it’s all the same stuff, since God is all there is you see. What else could anything else be. And it’s all the same stuff, And you can rearrange it anyway you want. /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/42293165

Courage to Begin 07/19/2026

Courage to Begin Leddy Hammock Highlights: From lyrics to “Courage to Begin” by Roger Tomhave, Tom Kimmel, & Kim-Char Meredith From trial-and-error to error-and-trial, you’ve gotta do it with style. You know you’re going somewhere; … it might take a while. It is not an easy path, and it leaves a trailing mess — So many twists and turns up the mountain of success. When asked if my good fortune takes a special discipline, I say, “Yes it does. It takes the courage to begin.” Oh, the courage to begin is the courage not to stop. You got to keep on moving from the bottom to the top. Fail early, fail often, and when you feel like giving in, Remember how you started and the way you start again is the courage to begin. …Every time I start, it might fall apart. Still, I’m on my way. Oh, it might seem the farthest run. But, … the first step is the hardest one. /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/42144790

Our Call to Radical Hospitality 07/12/2026

Our Call to Radical Hospitality Nancy Peterson Highlights: Inspired by lyrics to “I’ll Meet You where You Are” by Melinda Wood Allen & David Roth: When days are not okay, we won’t pretend. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end. We have come all this way together and we’ll keep growing together. If God had hands, there’d only be one on your shoulder. If God could speak, the words would bless everything you do. Whatever has happened has come to pass. We’ll meet together in a higher place. /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/42051915

Being Free 07/05/2026

Being Free Leddy Hammock Highlights: Inspired by lyrics to “Now I’m Free” by Faith Rivera”: One small step I take today. One small thing to start a change. I’m just one but when it’s begun, there’s no stopping me now. Once I opened my heart, now there’s room left for me. I can love so much deeper, ’cause there’s love for me. And my life, it is richer than I’ve ever seen. Now I’m free. One big world I find today. One big leap I get to take. I’m the one who’s walked, now I’ll run! There’s no stopping me now. I’m the one who’s walked. Now I’ll run, then fly! Now I’m free. So, you’re free. We are free! /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/41969455

One Step 06/28/2026

One Step Leddy Hammock Highlights: Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi & lyrics from “One Step” by Harold Payne: “Stand up. Do not be moved by the forces around you. You are in control. We can all save the world together, one step at a time” (Mahatma Gandhi). “I get my inspiration from the words of the children. I’m trying to teach myself what they already know. If I can show my fellow man what a child can understand, then the seeds that I have sown will surely grow.” If I take one step in the right direction, if I touch one heart along the way, And if that one step becomes a chain reaction, then my journey has not been in vain.” /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/41854640

Calling Father 06/21/2026

Calling Father Leddy Hammock Highlights: Inspired by lyrics from “Father’s Day” by Johnsmith: The whole business of God, the Father within all, is to care for us, to love us with an everlasting love, to note our slightest cry, and to rescue us. God, my Infinite Father, hears every prayer and answers in perfect ways. In my heart, I hear my Father tell me that He loves me. God’s love, like rain falling gently upon fallow ground, makes the fields of my heart turn green. I find ways to say, “I love you” every chance I get. /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/41717005

Imagine Heaven 06/15/2026

Imagine Heaven Leddy Hammock Highlights: Inspired by “Imagine Love” by Terry Prince: Let’s use our imagination to see what love can bring. Let it be the inspiration that lets our voices sing. Imagine peace here right now. Imagine God’s love smiling on us now. Imagine love, imagine heaven here on earth. Imagine love, imagine love is all life’s worth. Imagine all we ever dreamed of coming true. Let’s close our eyes, and all realize, We can survive and really thrive. Imagine love! /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/41649200

All Is Well 06/07/2026

All Is Well Leddy Hammock Highlights: Lyrics by Eddie Watkins, Jr., to “All Is Well” Today all things are made brand new. It feels so good to know that all is well and unfolding as it should. I can change my reality by changing my mind. It feels so good to know that all is well and unfolding as it should. I am one with all that is. I am blessed and so are you. It feels so good to know that all is well and unfolding as it should. I am cloaked in the Spirit, I am fed by the Divine. It feels so good to know that all is well and unfolding as it should. /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/41565640

Everything Is Sacred 05/31/2026

Everything Is Sacred Highlights: Lyrics to “Everything Is Sacred” by Denise Rosier: Everything is sacred. Everything is filled with the divine. Everything is alive with Spirit, with Spirit. Everything is a wonder, unfolding right before our eyes. Everything is alive with Spirit, with Spirit. Everything is a blessing, bursting from the earth and sky. Everything is alive with spirit, with Spirit. Everyone is sacred, everyone is filed with the divine. Everyone is alive with Spirit …. /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/41485170

We Remember 05/24/2026

We Remember Leddy Hammock Highlights: From “We Remember Them” by Rabbis Sylvan Kamens and Jack Riemer: “At the rising of the sun and at its going down …. At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, we remember them.” “At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring …. At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer, we remember them.” “At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn …. At the beginning of the year and when it ends, we remember them.” “When we have achievements that are based on theirs …. When we fulfill their dreams, and our own, we remember them. As long as we live, they too will live: for they are now a part of us, as we remember them.” /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/41408410

Living the Dream 05/17/2026

Living the Dream Leddy Hammock Highlights: Lyrics to “I Dreamed of Rain,” by Jan Garrett “I dreamed of rain and the rains came, soft and easy, sweet and clear …. I dreamed of summer and the winds changed and the green was easy and the rivers ran clear …. I dreamed of freedom and the moon rose and the way was easy and the path was clear …. I dreamed of freedom and the moon rose …. I dreamed of heaven and the earth sang and the sound was easy and the song was clear …. And peace spread over the land.” /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/41324290

Heart of the Mother 05/10/2026

Heart of the Mother Leddy Hammock Highlights: Inspired by lyrics to “Heart of the Mother” by Michael Stillwater: I am one with the heart of the Mother. I am one with the heart of Love. Ave Maria. Kyrie Eleison.* *The Lord is merciful. /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/41241050

One with Everything 04/26/2026

One with Everything Leddy Hammock Highlights: From lyrics to “I Am One” by Tim Bays & Jana Stanfield: I’m just a spoke in the wheel, one grain of sand, But it feels so right, to be right where I am. I’m just one little part of a much bigger plan, And the longer I’m here, the more I understand. I am one. We are one, like the rays of the sun. When it’s all said and done, I am one, we are one. /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/41023190

Pay Attention to the Earth 04/19/2026

Pay Attention to the Earth Sean Schrader Highlights: Inspired by “Earth” by David Roth: We believe we can live without anger, or hunger, or pain. Dream of a sign that the Earth can be peaceful again, A day when we choose not to live anymore like strangers, For each of us has the power to bring about changes. Our people are looking higher, seeking the light. We can do the good we desire when intentions are right. Remembering what life is really worth, We want to learn to live in peace on earth. Dream of a day when we can live in communion. Dream of a time when we can live without fear. Awaken a way to get all of us working together. Know that the time when the Earth can be peaceful is near. Let our thoughts and our actions always be honest and clear, Let the people of Earth learn to live in peace without fear. We believe that the time when the earth can be peaceful is here. /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/40927665

Guess Who I Saw Today? 04/12/2026

Guess Who I Saw Today? Leddy Hammock Highlights: From “It’s a Brand New Day” by Sue Riley, Richard Mekdeci, & Glen Roethel: Faith can move a mountain, part that stormy sea. Love can be a fountain pouring over me. Hope can build a future so we can truly say. The past is past, free at last, it’s a brand new day. Doubts become believing that death can be destroyed. Painful loss and grieving, can open us to joy. A dawn of resurrection can chase our fears away. The past is past, free at last, it’s a brand new day. /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/40819470

Rise 04/06/2026

Rise Leddy Hammock Highlights: Inspired by lyrics to “Rise!” by Faith Rivera I close my eyes. I open my heart. I take a deep breath, let the healing start. I lift my hands. I plant my feet. I let love in, I feel the beat that’s calling us to rise! I ready my soul. I clear my mind. I’m here and now in present time. I feel the power of a thousand suns lighting up the dark. Love’s calling out my name. Love’s calling – that’s why we came! Rise up! Reach for the sky! Going up high. Love is alive. We’re bringing the light! /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/40748860

Open the Gates 03/29/2026

Open the Gates Leddy Hammock Highlights: From lyrics to “Hallelujah Today!” by Denise Rosier: God is my strength, I’m never stranded. I’m not alone. Every breath in me proclaims, Hallelujah today! Steady on, I’ll finish strong on this path. Every breath in me proclaims, Hallelujah today! /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/40660095

That Healing Feeling 03/23/2026

That Healing Feeling Leddy Hammock Highlights: God loves me and sees me well. The place for my healing is right here, right where I am. Now, in this moment, I am ready and willing to be healed. Now is the time for me to go within and discover that I already know how it feels to be whole, how to heal. /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/40581510

Closer than You Think 03/15/2026

Closer than You Think Leddy Hammock Highlights: From lyrics to “Closer than You Think” – Sue Riley, Glen Roethel & Melinda Wood Allen: “When all your dreams are hooked on a shooting star And the star falls down, remember how great you are. You are the guiding star you need…. Your day in the sun, the moment seems lost in time, When the sun sinks low, remember how bright you shine. You are the only light you need…. The road is long, and you feel weary. Take one more step, you are nearly home. Shadows of time, love that has passed you by And your hope runs out. Give it just one more try. Love may be closer than you think. Don’t stop now. You’re closer than you think. /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/40490770

True Calling 03/15/2026

True Calling Leddy Hammock Highlights inspired by lyrics to “Your True Calling” by Jana Stanfield: When you hear a voice, no one else can hear, yet it’s clear and loud, ringing in your ear. And you finally know, what it’s time to do, that’s your true calling, calling you. When your heart’s wide open ’cause your mind’s been changed and the dreams you dream are not the same, there’s a gate that’s open, you can walk right through. That’s your true calling, calling you. You ask yourself, “Is this a voice I can trust?” You think you can’t, but you know that you must. You’re afraid you’ll fall, if you let go. But, there’s only one way you’ll ever know. Those wings you keep folded are meant to be used when your true calling is calling you. You ask yourself, Am I asking too much? You think you can’t, but you know that you must. There’s a gate that’s open, you can walk right through, that’s your true calling, calling you! /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/40490575

Allowing 03/01/2026

Allowing Leddy Hammock Highlights: Inspired by “Allowing” by Susie Hulcher: “It’s all about allowing, allowing peace within, in absolute surrender so serenity begins. For when the storm subsided, and calm becomes a wave, it’s all about allowing it to stay. It’s all about allowing, allowing love to flow. It’s setting down your burden and just simply letting go. For as you cease to struggle and love pours through your heart, it’s all about allowing it to start. Now, feel it warm and shining, new with promise, strong, undying, Love different than any you have known. And, now the seed is sown. It’s all about allowing, allowing change to show, then living in the moment like it’s all you’ll ever know; … It’s all about allowing it inside.” /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/40272310

A House Built on Love 02/22/2026

A House Built on Love Leddy Hammock Highlights: Inspired by lyrics by David Roth to his song, “I Stand for Love,” adapted (text in purple) for our Annual Meeting 2 22 26 with permission from the songwriter. I stand for love, I stand for peace, I stand for joy and for release, For what is beautiful and true. I stand for hope. I stand for you. We stand for Truth that sets us free. I stand for you; you stand for me. Then let us build a house of prayer to welcome friends from everywhere. At last, the time is now at hand to live the Truth we understand, To build a church on love that’s real, we build on faith as strong as steel. Where we will stand for love and peace, we’ll stand for joy and for release, For what is beautiful and true. We’ll stand for hope; we’ll stand with you. For what is beautiful and true, We stand for hope; we stand for you. /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/40192960

Truth Matters: More Love, Please! 02/16/2026

Truth Matters: More Love, Please! Leddy Hammock Highlights: From lyrics to “More Love” by Lezli and Dawn: I’m game for making friends quite easily; I freely give respect to everyone and appreciate when goodness is returned as we choose more love. It’s worth it all to experience the freedom that an open heart can bring when I choose more love. I avoid being sarcastic. I prefer to see a simple smile. I’m too happy to be cynical. Kindness works much better every time I choose more love. I don’t imagine that I’m magical; I’m just thinking of this life that I’m creating for myself when I choose more love. /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/40119695

The Canopy of Love 02/12/2026

The Canopy of Love Leddy Hammock Highlights: From lyrics from “Love Cover Me” by Gary Lynn Floyd: With every thought I make, every last breath I take, May I be gracious and kind. Love, cover me. Love, I invite you to open up this heart of mine. Kindness wash over me. Love, cover me. Love cover me, I will not be shaken. Love cover me, may my heart awaken. Love, cover me. Love cover me, light any darkness, right every wrong. Cause me to see love over hatred. Guide me to be faithful and strong. Love, cover me. /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/40081575

What Is Love 02/01/2026

What Is Love Leddy Hammock Highlights: Lyrics to “That’s What Love Is” by Lisa Aschmann, Karen Taylor Good, and Freebo It’s a whisper you hear in the midst of your fear. It’s revealing. It’s a part of the heart and it’s just who we are. It’s so healing. It’s the power inside, always wins over pride, never judges. And it strengthens and comforts us all. That’s what love is. It’s the healer of souls, makes the broken ones whole and completed. It’s what gives you the strength and the hope when you’re feeling defeated. It’s a compass and guide and it won’t be denied, so we trust it. It’s the light in the dark of it all. That’s what love is. And it’s patient and kind, and it’s deaf, dumb and blind to the madness. It’s the Ace of the Dealer of Truth, it’s the healer of sadness. And it takes us all higher, it lifts and inspires all it touches. It’s the best part of being alive. That’s what love is. It’s beyond right or wrong and it’s not weak or strong. It’s not winning. For the young and the old, it’s a brave and a bold new beginning. It’s the peace and the hope and it helps us to cope; it’s forgiveness. It’s the light that will always endure. It’s eternal and simple and pure. That’s what love is. /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/39954890

Fearless Year 01/26/2026

Fearless Year Leddy Hammock Highlights: From lyrics to “If I Were Brave” by Jana Stanfield: I am brave! What would I do if I knew that I could not fail? If I believed, would the wind always fill up my sail? If I were brave I’d walk the razor’s edge where fools and dreamer’s dare to tread, And never lose faith, even when losing my way. What step would I take today, if I were brave? What would I do today if I were brave? What if we’re all meant to do what we secretly dream? … Like the mighty oak sleeps in the heart of a seed, are there miracles in you and me? If I refuse to listen to the voice of fear, would the voice of courage whisper in my ear? What would I do today if I were brave? I am brave! /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/39874520

The Grand Design 01/19/2026

The Grand Design Leddy Hammock Hightlights: Inspired by lyrics to “The Grand Design” by Greg Tamblyn: “…We’re all threads in a tapestry, woven together, your life and mine, ‘till our hearts and roads are intertwined. The road of life may lead us far from where we all begin, but sooner or later, The hands of time weave us back in to the Grand Design. Our path divides, we take our chances, and pray our loved ones will understand us…. We navigate by heart. But, in time, we come to learn that every road is part of the Grand Design…. We could rise up high, see the long road, how far we’ve come and where we’ll go, see how our pathway crosses the others, we know how much we need each other. In this living tapestry, each thread is someone’s road and one day, from a higher place, we may know the Grand Design. It’s something I believe and now I find it comforts me. I’ve come to love the mystery. The Grand Design is with us all along, a last goodbye, a newborn’s song, and, in the end, we all belong, to the Grand Design.” /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/39779660

Greet the Dawn 01/11/2026

Greet the Dawn Leddy Hammock Highlights: Inspired by “Salutation to the Dawn” by Kalidasa (Sanskrit, ca 4th or 5th century, CE). “Look to this day! For it is life, the very life of life. In its brief course lie all the verities and realities of your existence: the bliss of growth, the glory of action, the splendor of beauty. For yesterday is but a dream and tomorrow only a vision, but today well-lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope. Look well, therefore, to this day! Such is the salutation of the dawn.” /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/39690230

Happy New You 01/04/2026

Happy New You Leddy Hammock Highlights: Lyrics to “Who You Really Are” Richard Mekdeci, Sage & Sue Riley “I know who you really are – I see it in your eyes. Oh, you are a shining star – I know who you really are! Oh, I know who you’re here to be – I see it in your eyes: A light for the world to see – I know who you’re here to be…. Oh, I know who you really are – I see it in your eyes. Oh, you are a shining star – I know who you really are. I now release the limits of the past and let my light shine in this bright New Year. There are miracles in the mix in 2026! /episode/index/show/russhammock/id/39607150

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