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Unity Family Matters

| with Rev. Jennifer Holder and Ogun Holder | Thursdays at 1 p.m. CT
Unity Family Matters

Program Overview

Good parenting doesn’t happen by default. It is intentional. It is a decision about who you will be and what you will do in your family life. Your hosts Rev. Jennifer and Ogun Holder want you to experience the “light” side of parenting—realizing your divine identity while raising your children to know they are “the light of God.” Every week we offer insight based upon Unity principles, talk with today’s prominent experts in spiritual parenting, and address your questions and comments from spiritual perspectives. You can find us on the Web at www.unityfamilymatters.org.

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  • Episode: How Spirit-Filled Women Beat Stress and Burnout
    Original air date: Thursday, September 02, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Join Jennifer, Ogun and Dr. Barnsley Brown of Spirited Solutions Professional Speaking and Coaching for their discussion, “How Spirit-Filled Women Beat Stress and Burnout.”
  • Episode: Spiritual Tools for Children
    Original air date: Thursday, August 26, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Joining us today is Steven Butler to discuss spiritual tools for children. Steven is a consultant with Southeast Children's Ministry.
  • Episode: "It's a family affair!"
    Original air date: Thursday, August 12, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Join host Ogun Holder and special guest host Denise Blake as they explore the roller coaster ride in the parent/child relationship. Surprise guests include Joy Holder, daughter of Jennifer and Ogun, Rosalin Holder, Ogun's mother, and Taylor Blake, daughter of Denise.
  • Episode: Guest Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell
    Original air date: Thursday, August 05, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell talks about her new book Ask Yourself This as well as her homeschooling adventures.
  • Episode: Meditation for Kids
    Original air date: Thursday, July 29, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Want to get your kids meditating? Mellisa Dormoy from ShambalaKids joins us to share new meditation material just for kids.
  • Episode: Guest Rev. Linda Martella-Whitsett and her children join us to continue our discussion of the value of Unity principles in family life.
    Original air date: Thursday, July 15, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Rev. Linda Martella-Winslett and her children join us to continue our discussion of the value of Unity principles in family life.
  • Episode: The Value of Unity Principles in Childhood and Beyond
    Original air date: Thursday, July 08, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Guest Tim Armstrong, college sophomore, discusses the value of Unity principles in his upbringing and everyday life.
  • Episode: A Book Discussion
    Original air date: Thursday, July 01, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Jen and Ogun review their favorite parenting and relationship books.
  • Episode: Guest Will Bowen
    Original air date: Thursday, June 24, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Will Bowen, author and creator of "A Complaint Free World," joins us to talk about his new book Complaint Free Relationships as we continue to honor fathers.
  • Episode: Guest Erin Kurt of ErinParenting.com
    Original air date: Thursday, May 27, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Today's guest is Erin Kurt of ErinParenting.com, here to talk about taking care of Mom.
  • Episode: Guest Ronda Underriner, The Step-Mom Adventures
    Original air date: Thursday, May 20, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Join in for the discussion with today's guest, Ronda Underriner, on the adventures of step-parenting.
  • Episode: The Power of Middle Ground: A Program for Couples
    Original air date: Thursday, April 29, 2010
    Episode Description:
    This week we explore The Power of the Middle Ground: A Couple's Guide to Renewing Your Relationship, with author and psychotherapist Marty Babits.
  • Episode: The Twelve Powers and Conscious Family Living, Part 2
    Original air date: Thursday, April 22, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Join Ogun and Jennifer as they focus on the use of the Twelve Powers to co-create a conscious planet through concious family living. Listen in for a "sneek peek" at the "Twelve Powers and Parenting" book they're writing!
  • Episode: The Twelve Powers and Conscious Family Living
    Original air date: Thursday, April 15, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Join Ogun and Jennifer as they focus on the use of the Twelve Powers to co-create a conscious planet through concious family living. Listen in for a "sneek peek" at the "Twelve Powers and Parenting" book they're writing!
  • Episode: Guest Judy H. Wright, Parent Educator and Family Relationship Coach
    Original air date: Thursday, April 08, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Children experience and deal with death differently than adults. How do we respond? What should we say or do? How should we be? Parent educator and family relationship coach Judy H. Wright joins us to talk about this sensitive issue.
  • Episode: Guest Larry Davis, Special Education Advocate
    Original air date: Thursday, March 25, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Special education advocate Larry Davis returns to talk about enhancing the parent-child-school relationship.
  • Episode: Guest Singer/Songwriter Bukeka
    Original air date: Thursday, March 18, 2010
    Episode Description:
    New Thought singer/songwriter Bukeka shares music from her new album as well as tales of parenthood.
  • Episode: Guests Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker, Authors of Attached at the Heart, Part 2
    Original air date: Thursday, March 11, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Today we talk with Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker, authors of Attached at the Heart: 8 Proven Parenting Principles for Raising Connected and Compassionate Children.
  • Episode: Guests Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker, Authors of Attached at the Heart
    Original air date: Thursday, March 04, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Today we talk with Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker, authors of Attached at the Heart: 8 Proven Parenting Principles for Raising Connected and Compassionate Children.
  • Episode: Guests Warren and Francie Potter
    Original air date: Thursday, February 18, 2010
    Episode Description:
    This week we welcome Warren and Francie Potter as we talk about the ever-changing face of family.
  • Episode: I Was Raised With Unity Principles: Stories From Grown-Ups
    Original air date: Thursday, February 04, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Ever wonder what a child raised with Unity principles turns out like? Join us this week to hear adults who were raised in Unity share their stories.
  • Episode: Guest Author Connie Domino, The Law of Forgiveness
    Original air date: Thursday, January 28, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Join us as we chat with Law of Attraction author Connie Domino about her latest book, The Law of Forgiveness.
  • Episode: Guest Steve Viglione, The I AM Foundation
    Original air date: Thursday, January 21, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Join husband and wife team Jennifer and Ogun as they explore ways to create a conscious planet through conscious family living. This week's guest is Steve Viglione of the I AM Foundation, an organization that gives books to millions of children worldwide.
  • Episode: Guest Andrew Weiss, Author of Beginning Mindfulness
    Original air date: Thursday, January 14, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Join husband and wife team Jennifer and Ogun as they explore ways to create a conscious planet through conscious family living. This week's guest is Andrew Weiss, author of "Beginning Mindfulness: Learning the Way of Awareness"
  • Episode: Guest Kathy Kellogg, Children's and Family Ministry
    Original air date: Thursday, January 07, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Join husband and wife team Jennifer and Ogun as they explore ways to create a conscious planet through conscious family living. This week's guest is The Association of Unity Churches Children's and Family Ministry Coordinator Kathy Kellogg.
  • Episode: Holiday Happiness and Horror: Listeners Call In
    Original air date: Thursday, December 17, 2009
    Episode Description:
    Join husband and wife team Jennifer and Ogun as they explore ways to create a conscious planet through conscious family living. Our special guest this week? YOU! This show is dedicated to the listeners. Call us and share your favorite holiday traditions and stories. What was your best childhood memory? What is your most treasured parent moment? Horror stories? Too funny to believe? We want them all! Come spend some holiday time with us.
  • Episode: Guests Linday and Ty Hatfield
    Original air date: Thursday, December 10, 2009
    Episode Description:
    Join husband and wife team Jennifer and Ogun as they explore ways to create a conscious planet through conscious family living. During the busy holiday season, how do we continue to parent from the heart? Our guests are Linda and Ty Hatfield, creators of
  • Episode: Guest Toni Lapp
    Original air date: Thursday, December 03, 2009
    Episode Description:
    Join husband and wife team Jennifer and Ogun as they explore ways to create a conscious planet through conscious family living. This week we talk about raising a child with special needs. Our guest is Toni Lapp, editor of Unity Magazine® and parent of a child with autism.
  • Episode: Special Guests: Authors Mari Howerton and Susan LeBarre
    Original air date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
    Episode Description:
    Join husband and wife team Jennifer and Ogun as they explore ways to create a conscious planet through conscious family living. This week we take a look at books written for the conscious child. Special guests are authors Mari Howerton and Susan LeBarre.
  • Episode: Guest Angel Carlton, Creator of the Free 2 B U Youth Leadership Club
    Original air date: Thursday, November 12, 2009
    Episode Description:
    Join husband and wife team Jennifer and Ogun as they explore ways to create a conscious planet through conscious family living. This week we welcome Angel Carlton, creator of the Free 2 B U leadership club for youth and other programs based on the teachin
  • Episode: Guest Naomi Aldort, Author and Counselor
    Original air date: Thursday, November 05, 2009
    Episode Description:
    Join husband and wife team Jennifer and Ogun as they explore ways to create a conscious planet through conscious family living. This week our guest is author and parenting/family counselor Naomi Aldort.
  • Episode: Guest Rev. Diane Venzera
    Original air date: Thursday, October 29, 2009
    Episode Description:
    Join husband and wife team Jennifer and Ogun as they explore ways to create a conscious planet through conscious family living. This week we talk with Unity Youth and Family Ministry pioneer Rev. Diane Venzera.
  • Episode: Guest Dr. Alan Nelson, Creator of KidLead
    Original air date: Thursday, October 22, 2009
    Episode Description:
    Join husband and wife team Jennifer and Ogun as they explore ways to create a conscious planet through conscious parenting and family living. This week our special guest is Dr. Alan Nelson, Church Leadership Specialist. This prolific author has used his skills and experience to develop a transformational new leadership program for children called KidLead.
  • Episode: Guest Singer/Songwriter Susan Kay Wyatt
    Original air date: Thursday, October 15, 2009
    Episode Description:
    Join husband and wife team Jennifer and Ogun as they explore ways to create a conscious planet through conscious parenting and family living. Our special guest this week is singer/songwriter Susan Kay Wyatt. She is the composer of inspirational and children’s motivational music and the proud parent of Elizabeth.
  • Episode: Guest Victoria Hodson, co-author of Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids, Part 2
    Original air date: Thursday, October 08, 2009
    Episode Description:
    Join husband and wife team Jennifer and Ogun as they explore ways to create a conscious planet through conscious parenting and family living. This week we look at implementing Nonviolent Communication in our family relationships. Our special guest is Sura Hart, co-author of Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids.
  • Episode: Guest Sura Hart, co-author of Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids, Part 1
    Original air date: Thursday, October 01, 2009
    Episode Description:
    Join husband and wife team Jennifer and Ogun as they explore ways to create a conscious planet through conscious parenting and family living. This week we look at implementing Nonviolent Communication in our family relationships. Our special guest is Sura Hart, co-author of Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids.
  • Episode: Guest Lily Berkley, Spy Kids Camp
    Original air date: Thursday, September 24, 2009
    Episode Description:
    Join husband and wife team Jennifer and Ogun as they explore ways to create a conscious planet through conscious family living. This week Lily Berkley, youth director at One Community Spiritual Center shares about their unique Spy Kids Camp.
  • Episode: Teen Dream Camp
    Original air date: Thursday, September 17, 2009
    Episode Description:
    Join husband and wife team Jennifer and Ogun as they explore ways to create a conscious planet through conscious family living. This week Rev. Kevin Ross and his wife Anita will share about their empowering Teen Dream Camp and being new parents.
  • Episode: Connecting with Bedtime Stories
    Original air date: Thursday, September 10, 2009
    Episode Description:
    Join husband and wife team Jennifer and Ogun as they explore ways to create a conscious planet through conscious family living. This week's show explores connecting through bedtime stories featuring authors George Proudfoot and Laura Garfield.
  • Episode: Guest Sandy Blackard
    Original air date: Thursday, September 03, 2009
    Episode Description:
    Join husband and wife team Jennifer and Ogun as they explore ways to create a conscious planet through conscious family living. Today’s guest is Sandy Blackard.
  • Episode: Guest Larry Davis
    Original air date: Thursday, August 27, 2009
    Episode Description:
    Join husband and wife team Jennifer and Ogun as they explore ways to create a conscious planet through conscious family living. Today’s guest is Larry Davis
  • Episode: Guest Rev. Jane Simmons
    Original air date: Thursday, August 20, 2009
    Episode Description:
    Join husband and wife team Jennifer and Ogun as they explore ways to create a conscious planet through conscious family living. Today’s guest is Rev. Jane Simmons.
  • Episode: Adventures in Spiritual Fatherhood
    Original air date: Wednesday, December 31, 1969
    Episode Description:
    Join the discussion with Jennifer and Ogun and guest Larry Davis on the adventures in spiritual fatherhood.

Host Bio

Rev. Jennifer Holder
Rev. Jennifer and Ogun Holder have been on a spiritual parenting path for nine years. Jennifer is an advocate for children and families and has inspired children and adults to co-create and experience spiritual-based and balanced relationships since 1996. Currently, she is the associate minister at Unity Church of the Triangle in Raliegh, NC. With her whole heart, Jennifer believes that spiritual parenting can bridge communication and make lasting connections between individuals and families.

Ogun is in his second year of Unity ministerial school. Born and raised in Barbados, Ogun attended college in Winchester, VA. After earning a degree in Music Therapy he worked with a variety of clients in public schools and he ran his own private practice in the Washington, DC metro area. He has served in several music ministries over the last 20 years both in Barbados, Washington DC metro area, Kansas City, Lee Summit and Raleigh, North Carolina. Today, Ogun enjoys discovering new music groups, tweeting and blogging.

Rev. Jennifer and Ogun have been married for 10 years and are committed to the journey of spiritual parenting as they create a conscious family with their daughter Joy.

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