Spiritual Living for the 21st Century

The podcast from Unity San Francisco that explores modern spiritual teachings and provides insight into how to apply them in your life.

Unapologetic Manifestation 01/27/2026

Unapologetic Manifestation This week, Rev. Ken Daigle returns to build on the momentum from his book launch party with a focused message on what it means to expand our horizons without apology — rooted in the idea that “the tree doesn’t apologize for wanting; neither should you.” His talk invites the community to lean into clarity, conviction, and purpose as we continue our Year of Manifestation together. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on January 25th, 2026. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/39893010

Moving From Fear to Love 01/23/2026

Moving From Fear to Love This week, Ryan Harvey, the Director of Media, Information, and Technology at Unity San Francisco, explores the intersection of Dr. King’s activism and Unity’s spiritual principles. Ryan discusses the Trap of Fear, how nonviolent tension can be a catalyst for spiritual and social growth, and Agape Love to look at how the "inescapable network of mutuality" is a direct reflection of the First and Second Unity Principles: There is only one Power, and we are all connected within it. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on January 18th, 2026. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/39847045

Year of Manifestation 01/13/2026

Year of Manifestation This week, Reverend Ken Daigle goes into the concept of manifestation, reframing the concept not as magical thinking, but as an internal process supported by neuroscience and neuroplasticity. Rev. Ken emphasizes that true change requires emotional alignment and the courage to face one's own internal shadows and feelings of unworthiness. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on January 11th, 2026 /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/39719245

Divine Wisdom 01/08/2026

Divine Wisdom This week, during the White Stone Ceremony Service, Reverend Ken Daigle speaks on current events regarding the death of Venezuelans during the military operation to capture the leader of Venezuela. Rev. Ken reminds us that we can take a stand for Peace, Love, and Understanding, and change starts with us. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on January 4th, 2026. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/39656390

Burning Bowl 12/29/2025

Burning Bowl This week, the special Burning Bowl ceremony took place, which offered a sacred space to release 2025 and open the way to 2026 with clarity and peace. Through this ceremony of reflection, writing, and ritual, led by Reverend Ken Daigle, participants were able to let go of what no longer served them, creating room for renewal, intention, and the light of a new beginning. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on December 28th, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/39560040

Joy 12/23/2025

Joy This week, Reverend Ken Daigle concludes the Advent Series with a reflection on the radiant energy that uplifts the soul and connects us to the divine. His talk honors joy, not as a fleeting sensation, but as a deep awareness of life’s sacred fullness, reminding us that the light that shines through us all. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on December 21st, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/39512245

Advent Series: Love 12/15/2025

Advent Series: Love This week, Reverend Ken Daigle continues the Advent Series with a reflection on love as a transformative force that heals and harmonizes. His talk explores how choosing love — over fear, over ego, over division — opens the heart to the peace and unity our world longs for. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on December 14th, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/39418720

Advent Series: Peace 12/14/2025

Advent Series: Peace This week, Rev. Ken Daigle continues the Advent Series with a reflection on what it means to be truly “at home in the world.” As the holiday season invites us to rediscover calm amid the clamor, this talk explores peace as a grounded way of being — a quiet strength that radiates from within. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on December 7th, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/39398415

Advent Series: Faith 12/02/2025

Advent Series: Faith This week, Tylor Krueger reflects on his journey to faith, examining the divine forces at work and the inner conviction that what must unfold will unfold, illuminating the unseen forces that move us toward fulfillment and peace. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on November 30th, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/39243485

Gratitude 11/26/2025

Gratitude This week, Dr. J.D. Schramm dives deep into the subtle but powerful distinction between gratitude and appreciation. Using the beautiful metaphor of a woven tapestry, J.D. illustrates how gratitude serves as the internal foundation (the warp), while appreciation is the active, external expression that brings texture and color to our lives (the woof). Dr. Schramm shares personal stories to demonstrate the spiritual principle that "what you appreciate, appreciates." He also breaks down the hard science behind these practices, explaining how authentic gratitude can literally rewire our brains, lower cortisol, and boost our overall well-being. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on November 23rd, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/39177340

No Exceptions, No Exclusions, No Excuses 11/21/2025

No Exceptions, No Exclusions, No Excuses This week, Reverend Ken Daigle explores diversity as the root of lasting systems. He reveals how true power flourishes when every voice, every story, and every expression of being is fully embraced. In his words, "We think excuses keep us safe, they don't. They keep us caged, and truth sets us free." This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on November 16th, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/39119670

Resilience Like Water 11/13/2025

Resilience Like Water This week, Reverend Eleesabeth Hager explores how we can flow with life's challenges instead of being overwhelmed by them. Drawing from her profound experiences as a hospice chaplain and caregiver, she shares what happened when she agreed to speak on resilience... and life immediately put her to the test. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on November 9th, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/39018165

Dia de los Muertos 11/07/2025

Dia de los Muertos This week, David Monticalvo led a reflection on Chicano heritage, spiritual tradition, and his personal journey with Día de los Muertos, honoring life, legacy, and the beauty of connection across generations. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on November 2nd, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/38947065

A Century of Transformation 11/01/2025

A Century of Transformation This week, Reverend Ken Daigle explores the lessons of awakening regarding Unity San Francisco as he reflects on 106 years of the spiritual community. For over a century, Unity San Francisco has been a beacon of spiritual growth — a community rooted in love, resilience, and transformation. Rev. Ken also celebrates who we are, how we’ve grown, and the powerful vision that continues to guide us forward. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on October 26th, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/38872095

Radical Candor 10/22/2025

Radical Candor This week, Reverend Ken Daigle gives a talk about speaking the truth with love, compassion, and clarity. This concept, known as Radical Candor, is an alternative path to better living. Too often, we think our only options are silence (to keep the peace) or bluntness (to speak the truth). But radical candor is a third option that we can explore as a community. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on October 19th, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/38747205

Creating Win-Win Solutions 10/17/2025

Creating Win-Win Solutions When we operate from scarcity, we fall into the trap of believing that for me to win, you must lose. But when we open to abundance and Spirit, we see that there is always a win-win possibility. This week, Reverend Ken Daigle gives a talk that helps us remember that life is not a zero-sum game, and your words, works, and deeds have the impact to make a difference. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on October 12th, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/38614155

Radical Responsibility 10/07/2025

Radical Responsibility This week Reverend Ken Daigle gives a talk that connects last week's concepts of being "above or below the line" to radical responsibility. Radical responsibility asks us to own everything in our experience — not as blame, but as power. It’s about shifting from “Why is this happening to me?” to “How is this happening for me?” and “What can I create now?” This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on October 5th, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/38501605

The Drama Triangle 09/29/2025

The Drama Triangle This week, Reverend Ken Daigle reviews the stories of betrayal and power struggles in daily conflicts in our relationships to show how the Drama Triangle shows up again and again. The Drama Triangle is a psychological concept coined by Psychologist Stephen Karpman. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on September 28th, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/38401165

Universal Assumptions 09/22/2025

Universal Assumptions This week, Reverend Doctor Paul Hasselbeck gives a talk about how our beliefs and assumptions of faith can seem to control us. However, we are the ones in control, and we can use divine ideas as tools to better our faith. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on September 21st, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/38313390

Scripture Revisited 09/16/2025

Scripture Revisited This week, Reverend Ken Daigle looks at scripture through the historical-critical lens, the metaphysical lens, and Unity’s perspective. For too long, many have treated scripture as either outdated history or a rigid rulebook; however, Rev. Ken looks at scripture to discover the wisdom these ancient texts still hold for our lives today. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on September 14th, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/38234735

Everything Must Change 09/08/2025

Everything Must Change This week, Reverend Ken Daigle delivers a talk that explores the transformative shift from resisting change to embracing it fully — moving from fear to faith, clinging to curiosity, and control to trust. Rev. Ken's message reminds us that when we align with the spiritual truth that all things must change, transformation becomes not loss but the sacred unfolding of our lives. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on September 7th, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/38134715

Abundant Living 09/02/2025

Abundant Living This week, Reverend Ken Daigle delivers a talk that explores how we can tap into a deep well of sufficiency, joy, and purpose regardless of external circumstances—not by waiting for blessings, but by claiming our inherent worth, aligning with spiritual principles, and opening to the infinite possibilities already present. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on August 31st, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/38064290

Spiritual But Not Religious 08/25/2025

Spiritual But Not Religious This week, Reverend Ken Daigle explores the space between religion and spirituality, showing how Unity's teachings offer a path of freedom and depth that moves beyond rules into real transformation through curiosity, compassion, and inspiration. The message he delivers will help with living as a vibrant, connected seeker. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on August 24th, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/37954565

Why Unity 08/18/2025

Why Unity This week, Reverend Ken Daigle delivers a talk that reconnects both newcomers and longtime practitioners to Unity's transformative teachings, explaining why this spiritual path is more crucial than ever for individual and collective healing. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on August 17th, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/37870250

Ask the Minister 08/12/2025

Ask the Minister This week, Reverend Ken Daigle holds a Q&A session with the congregation to answer questions about spirituality, theology, and the Unity movement. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on August 10th, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/37770115

Embracing The Unknown 08/04/2025

Embracing The Unknown This week, Guest Speaker Michaiel Patrick Bovenes leads a transformative discussion on mastering the continuous changes happening around and within us. As a renowned spiritual teacher and healer, Michaiel's dynamic approach has already empowered thousands worldwide to convert struggle into unshakeable strength and unlock their authentic spiritual power. In this thought talk, Michaiel will equip you with essential tools to transform life's uncertainties into catalysts for profound divine connection. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on August 3rd, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/37669350

Terminally Smiling 07/28/2025

Terminally Smiling This week, Cinder Shine makes a return to Unity San Francisco to talk about how a terminal diagnosis can become terminal joy through practical spirituality. Cinder's smile and unshakeable faith prove that a spiritual approach to adversity creates abundance, not just survival. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on July 27th, 2025 /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/37582830

My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns, and High Heels 07/21/2025

My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns, and High Heels This week, Tom LeNoble, board chair of Unity San Francisco, debuts as a Unity SF Guest Speaker with a talk that will help with exploring essential tools to build your personal world consciously. In this talk, he highlights the powerful message, "I'm still here," drawing on his leadership experience at Fortune 500 companies, startups, his role as CEO of The Academy for Coaching Excellence, as well as his personal journey through life-threatening illness and profound loss. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on July 20th, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/37487210

Where Am I, in Chaos or Gratitude 07/15/2025

Where Am I, in Chaos or Gratitude This week, Guest Speaker Jackie Hawkins reprises her powerful message on choosing gratitude over chaos in "Where Am I, in Chaos or Gratitude: A Reprise." During her talk, Rev. Jackie draws from her Unity ministry since 2013 to offer practical wisdom for seeing the light we have in every situation. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on July 13th, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/37421270

Rewiring for the Life You Want 07/07/2025

Rewiring for the Life You Want This week, Reverend Ken Daigle offers a powerful exploration of why we often repeat the same patterns and expect different outcomes, challenging us to examine old ways and embrace new possibilities. Inspired by various sources, Reverend Ken emphasizes that to create a new reality, we must first become a new person. This talk was recorded live at Unity San Francisco on July 6th, 2025. /episode/index/show/spirituallivingforthe21stcentury/id/37326605

Spiritual Living for the 21st Century

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