The special spiritual season of Lent continues for those in the Christian household. And with the season comes stories of Jesus’ encounters with all sorts of different people. Pastor Jule shares her experience with a practice of encounter then guides listeners in a time of meditation to hear who needs to be encountered now.

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Have you ever considered that peace is a promise? Inspired by the children’s book If Peace is . . . (Jane Baskwill & Stephanie Carter, illustrator), this episode offers an opportunity to consider that peace is a promise consisting of love, protection, and care for each other.

1 February marks the Feast Day of Brigid – the beloved Celtic Christian who is one of the Patron Saints of Ireland. Join Pastor Jule for this episode that highlights St. Brigid and moves through a guided meditation to tend the eternal fire of God in yourself.

In the episode, Pastor Jule speaks of the ordinary days of life in which God can break in to reveal what is needed. Reminding of the power of our breath and intention (or prayers), Pastor Jule then guides a time of reflective prayer to return to the Love (Spirit, God) that is within to be grounded for daily positive impact all around.

In this episode, Pastor Jule speaks of the Christian practice of anointing with oil – for baptism, faith re-affirmation, and even for healing. She shares about 7 essential oils believed to be the sacred oils used for worship in ancient times. She then guides a process of praying while using the Seven Sacred Oils – or any essential oil you have!

As 2026 gets into full swing, Hillwood Presbyterian Church (USA) enters an emphasis on WE ALL BELONG! Pastor Jule shares about WE ALL BELONG, then guides a reflective meditation to sit with belonging in order to see what is noticed and what arises.

It is the SECOND Sunday of Christmas and the ELEVENTH Day of the Twelve Day Season of Christmas! Pastor Jule shares reflections upon the warnings father Joseph receives through his dreams about what a threat the pure love of baby Jesus is to empire. Pastor Jule reminds of the coming together of the holy opposites that the incarnation of Jesus teaches so that we know we are the integration of matter and the Spirit of God. Grab a candy cane (you’ll hear why!) and join Pastor Jule for a pause to remember that we are the incredible elixir of flesh and Spirit – the lesson the miracle of Christmas teaches!