Open Heart Conversations
Open Heart Conversations is a place to meet, discover, and learn about different faith and wisdom traditions. Together we’ll explore and celebrate our rich and beautiful diversity through Christianity, Judaism, Islam, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hinduism, Buddhism, Native American, African spirituality, and more. Moderated by Bishop Heather Shea and Rev. Dr. José M. Román of the United Palace of Spiritual Arts, Open Heart Conversations welcomes everyone.
Episodes
Thursday, June 3, 2021 9:00 am (CDT)
Open Heart Conversations: Dreams and the Spiritual Life
Dreams play a central role in many of the stories found in the enduring spiritual and religious traditions of the world. In nearly all the wisdom traditions, dreams are gateways to the deepest… |
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Thursday, May 6, 2021 9:00 am (CDT)
Open Heart Conversations on Ritual
Please join Rev. Dr. José M. Román and Rev. Rob Way of the United Palace of Spiritual Arts for this month’s Open Heart Conversations as they explore the power of rituals with spiritual… |
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Thursday, April 1, 2021 9:00 am (CDT)
Jainism: Religion of the Soul with Nitin Ajmera
Often referred to as the “religion of the soul,” Jainism is one of the world’s oldest enduring spiritual traditions and the focus of this month’s Open Heart Conversations. Join Rev. Dr.… |
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Thursday, March 4, 2021 9:00 am (CST)
Open Heart Conversations on Meditation with Sharon Salzberg
Meditation and mindfulness traditions have been present for most of our society’s history, with evidence of these practices dating back to nearly 5000 B.C.E. Join Rev. Dr. José M. Román and Rev.… |
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Thursday, February 4, 2021 9:00 am (CST)
An Exploration of Lutheranism with Pastor John Flack
Explore the branch of Christianity that launched the Protestant Reformation on this month’s episode of Open Heart Conversations. Join Rev. Dr. José M. Román of the United Palace of… |
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Thursday, January 7, 2021 9:00 am (CST)
Light in Darkness: An Astrologer Reads the Journey Into 2021
This month’s Open Heart Conversations explores our unique, collective journey into a new year and age as a civilization through the lens of astrology. Join Rev. Dr. José M. Román and… |
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Thursday, December 3, 2020 9:00 am (CST)
Open Heart Conversations: Spiritual Artistry
This month’s Open Heart Conversations explores the emerging wisdom path of Spiritual Artistry with world-renowned scholar, author, and researcher of human capacities… |
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Thursday, November 5, 2020 9:00 am (CST)
Open Heart Conversations: Conservative Judaism
Judaism remains one of the most ancient wisdom traditions still vibrantly active in the modern world. On this month’s installment of Open Heart Conversations, we invite you to join us in… |
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Thursday, October 1, 2020 9:00 am (CDT)
Open Heart Conversations: The Baháʼí Faith
Established in 1863 by Baháʼuʼlláh, a mystic and religious leader, this tradition originated in Persia (now Iran) and soon grew throughout many parts of the Middle East. The Baháʼí Faith teaches… |
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Thursday, September 3, 2020 9:00 am (CDT)
Open Heart Conversations: Unity
A tradition that is rich with insights and wisdom into ways the mind helps us create the life we live, Unity has established a path that includes affirmative prayer and meditation and is focused… |