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Practical Prayer

Practical Prayer

By: Rev. Bill Marchiony DD & Carol L. Lawrence
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 The most effective prayers in virtually every religion and spiritual practice throughout history follow the same pattern. Rev. Bill Marchiony and Carol L. Lawrence talk about the five-step formula for Practical Prayer, and the shift in perspective that can be required to allow our prayers to create real new experiences in our lives.

Each weekly episode digs into the topic from a fresh angle, providing insight on the ways that our beliefs, our upbringing, our education and our society come together to make our lives the way they are. They also provide the spiritual tools we can use to move beyond those old influences and open ourselves to the life of our dreams.

Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD is an ordained Minister of Religious Science, Spiritual Director of New Thought Philadelphia, and author of “Practical Prayer for Real Results”. He has been studying and teaching these powerful principles since the 1990s. Before that, he was a zany morning radio air personality, which makes this podcast fun to listen to.

Carol L Lawrence is an author, Spiritual Life Consultant, inspirational speaker who has spent 30+ years in church leadership, spirituality and biblical studies, and seminary education. Having pastored churches across denominations and racial diversity has given her a respect for a broad and inclusive theological perspective. She’s also the host of the “Jazz Divine” podcast, a unique worship/meditation experience with Smooth Jazz.

Together, this unlikely duo explores the transformation that is possible when these powerful New Thought teachings are added to a more traditional religious framework.

A Practical Prayer is a prayer that WORKS! These discussions dive into the details of how it works, and how to work it.

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Get the book "Practical Prayer for Real Results" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1477561676/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_6SRCM91JG9WE4XNFA8S6

© 2024 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD Spirituality
Episodes
  • Spiritual Practicality

    Spiritual Practicality
    Jul 16 2025

    Carol has noticed that some people are intentionally avoiding news of the world around them to avoid the disturbance and distress that can accompany it. She and Rev. Bill agree that it's important to maintain an awareness, while not being consumed by it. Together they agree on the importance of the mantra, "I know nothing... now what can I know?"

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    There's more information about the podcast, and the classes and resources to bring Practical Prayer, more fully into your life at be-the-light.com.

    This podcast is supported by listeners like you. We’re grateful for your tax-deductible donation at newthoughtphilly.org or donate using PayPal.

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    38 mins
  • Second-Guessing AI

    Second-Guessing AI
    Jul 9 2025

    Artificial Intelligence is getting a lot of attention. Carol and Rev. Bill discuss if it's possible that AI is a great way to expand and deepen our spirituality. Or that it could be a major obstacle to our spiritual growth.

    Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen!

    There's more information about the podcast, and the classes and resources to bring Practical Prayer, more fully into your life at be-the-light.com.

    This podcast is supported by listeners like you. We’re grateful for your tax-deductible donation at newthoughtphilly.org or donate using PayPal.

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    40 mins
  • New Normal

    New Normal
    Jul 2 2025

    The pandemic lockdown was five years ago, and Carol recalls that when everything stopped people were talking about getting back to a new normal. Now, it seems that the religious or spiritual lives of many have not resumed. Rev. Bill observes that when we're faced with a new challenge we can respond in a new way, or try to keep doing what we've always done.

    Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen!

    There's more information about the podcast, and the classes and resources to bring Practical Prayer, more fully into your life at be-the-light.com.

    This podcast is supported by listeners like you. We’re grateful for your tax-deductible donation at newthoughtphilly.org or donate using PayPal.

    ★ Support this podcast ★
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    40 mins

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