The Spiritual Forum
Welcome to The Spiritual Forum, a space curated by Rev Carol Saunders for extraordinary conversations that explore the realms of spiritual living. Join us weekly for heart-to-heart dialogues with captivating individuals, delving into themes like love, faith, awakening, forgiveness, healing, spiritual practices, and divine encounters. These transformative narratives aim to inspire, fostering a deep connection to the profound experiences that shape our lives. Rev Carol’s guests include authors, filmmakers, experts, and everyday individuals who authentically share their journeys toward wholeness. These discussions transcend the ordinary, offering insights into navigating the complexities of our current world with authenticity and grace.
Episodes

Friday Jul 30, 2021
Episode 144 - Miracle Collectors Part 1
Friday Jul 30, 2021
Friday Jul 30, 2021
In this episode, Rev. Carol engages with Katie Mahon and Joan Luise Hill on the topic of miracles. Both these extraordinary women experienced profound miracles in their lives, which set them in pursuit of the miracle stories of other people. This collection is featured in their recent book, "The Miracle Collectors - Uncovering Stories of Wonder, Joy and Mystery". In Part 1 of this conversation, Joan and Katie share their own miracle stories -- Katie escaped serial killer Ted Bundy and Joan had a profound synchronistic experience around the healing of her son. We also discuss how to become aware of the everyday miracles in our lives.

Friday Jul 16, 2021
Episode 143 - Bringing Heaven Home Part 2
Friday Jul 16, 2021
Friday Jul 16, 2021
In this episode, Rev. Carol dives deeper with Dr. Brent Satterfield on exactly what his experience was like beyond the veil. What was his experience of God? How did he/she appear to him? Dr. Satterfield is a DNA scientist and author of the book, Bringing Heaven Home – We Were Never Meant to Do It Alone, where he catalogues his five personal and highly detailed crossovers with the divine. For the full context, make sure you listen to Part 1 of this conversation or Episode 142.

Friday Jul 02, 2021
Episode 142 - Bringing Heaven Home - Part 1
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Friday Jul 02, 2021
In this episode, Rev. Carol engages with DNA scientist, Dr. Brent Satterfield, about his five personal and highly detailed crossovers with the divine, similar to near-death experiences. Each of these crossovers provided a unique perspective and through them, Dr. Satterfield experienced pivotal realizations that liberated him from the quagmire of inherited societal norms and more rigid religious traditions into an understanding of his own inherent worth and inner light. Brent’s most recent book, Bringing Heaven Home – We Were Never Meant to Do It Alone, catalogues his journey. This is Part 1 in a two-part conversation.

Friday Jun 18, 2021
Episode 141 - Using Your Powers
Friday Jun 18, 2021
Friday Jun 18, 2021
As we continually develop our spiritual nature, we become more conscious of our inner divine powers and call on them to do the work of Spirit in our relationships, work, life challenges, and creative endeavors. We become masters of our inner gifts and use them for Good. In this episode, we share how we use these powers in our lives and reflect on how they work cooperatively to balance, temper, and complement each other. Since it was our last time together as a group, those who were moved shared what the ministry of The Spiritual Forum has meant to them. Going forward, The Spiritual Forum podcast will be in a new format consisting of interviews, focus groups, and Rev. Carol's occasional reflections.

Friday Jun 04, 2021
Episode 140 - Divine Life
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Life is our ability to energize, vitalize, enliven, animate, and invigorate. It is also the energy of healing and restoration. So many people today live in fear, cut off from Life Itself. Fear of death. Fear of illness. Fear of failure. Fear of connection. Fear of living. Life calls us to be bold. It calls us to care for our bodies and heal. It calls us to create. In this episode, we share our experience of life and delve into the question, “How alive are we?”

Friday May 21, 2021
Episode 139 - Seize the Day! (Got Zeal?)
Friday May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
Zeal is our ability to start and be motivated. Nothing is begun, birthed, sustained, or progressed without the gift of zeal. We may know zeal more as joy, enthusiasm, or passion. It is the inner igniting power that gets us up and keeps us going. After a year of COVID lockdowns and restrictions, many people are feeling unmotivated, apathetic, and lethargic. But those are not natural expressions! In this episode, we share the ways zeal expresses through us and how we can make our passion happen and live a zealous life no matter what.

Friday May 07, 2021
Episode 138 - To Be Willing or Willful
Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
Will is the directive power in us that chooses a course of action. When we don't use our spiritual understanding to inform our choices, we can be willful -- imposing our will on others or on a circumstance/process. But when we use our spiritual understanding, we make choices in line with Divine Will, and we are willing partners with Spirit/Source/God. In this episode, we explore our willingness and willfulness, and how the choices we make define our character.

Friday Apr 23, 2021
Episode 137 - Already Free Part 2
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
In the last episode, Rev. Carol spoke with Dorrie van Roij-Houtappels and Norberto Rodrigues who were featured in the documentary, Already Free, In this episode, she engages Director/Producer Kim Shelton about the making of the film, the spiritual process of filmmaking, how the topics of her film select her, and her own spiritual journey. Kim has been making award-winning independent documentary films for over 35 years. Among her films are The Lost Borders: Coming of Age in the Wilderness, The Welcome, A Thousand Mothers, and Already Free.

Rev Carol Saunders
Experienced Minister, Spiritual Leader, Speaker, Blogger and Podcast Host, with a demonstrated history working in spiritual organizations. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Public Speaking, Dialogue Facilitation, Spiritual Coaching, Writing, Pastoral Counseling, Premarital/Marriage coaching, Sacred Ceremonies and Conflict Resolution. Strong media and communication professional in the spiritual awakening business. For more information, Visit the about Rev Carol Saunders in the menu above