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Unity Happy Hour

| with Ogun Holder, Ned Kelley & Jim Blake |
Unity Happy Hour

Program Overview

Ogun Holder, Ned Kelley and Jim Blake are three regular dudes with jobs, families and average everyday lives whose paths crossed while students at Unity Institute®. They often find themselves gathering socially with friends, talking and bantering about the spiritual aspects of everyday life. Somehow they got a microphone and a radio program and now they are bringing their unique perspectives, witty humor and cast of friends to the airwaves on Unity.FM.

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  • Episode: Unity, College and the Business World for World Transformation
    Original air date: Monday, August 30, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Join Ogun, Ned and Jim today to discuss: (1) Why Unity? (2) Is it still worth going to college? and (3) Is the business world the new frontier for world transformation? Cheers!
  • Episode: Callings, Evolving and Rod Blagojevich
    Original air date: Monday, August 23, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Join Ogun, Ned and Jim as they discuss: 1. Being Called: What does it really mean? 2. As “THE” evolved species why are we the only ones to harm ourselves through addiction, etc? and 3. The Rod Blagojevich trial: A Twelve Powers perspective.
  • Episode: Prosperity, New Thought and Proposition 8
    Original air date: Monday, August 16, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Join Ogun, Ned and Jim today with special guest Rev. Chris Michaels, senior minister at Centers for Spiritual Living in Kansas City. Today we will discuss: 1. Chris' program, The Prosperous Life, also on Unity.FM, and the differences between Unity and Religious Science. 2. The California Proposition 8 controversy. 3. Why is there no "movement" in the New Thought Movement.
  • Episode: The Topics of the Day
    Original air date: Monday, August 09, 2010
    Episode Description:
    1) How do we measure success in life? By changing the world? By accomplishments? 2) A recent study says one in every four couples now sleep in separate rooms and 60 percent of new homes have two master bedrooms: What are the implications of this (spiritual or otherwise?) 3) Paradoxes in theology, especially New Thought theology.
  • Episode: Timely Topics
    Original air date: Monday, August 02, 2010
    Episode Description:
    1) In the light of novelist Anne Rice's "I Quit Christianity" rant, should Unity also distance itself from Christianity? 2) The do's-and-don'ts of how to effectively use humor in preaching and teaching. 3) Is there synchronicity in the Universe (some form of order/coincidence) or are there just a bunch of random events that occur and we relate them in our own minds?
  • Episode: Today's Topics
    Original air date: Monday, July 26, 2010
    Episode Description:
    1)Interview with Christine Michel, who shares a powerful story about a boy named Thomas. 2) Should the goal as a minister be to empty the pews? 3) Continuing the discussion from last week: a deeper exploration of energy.
  • Episode: Topical Topics
    Original air date: Monday, July 19, 2010
    Episode Description:
    1) An iPhone4 rant: why are we willing to accept things without taking a deeper look? 2) The value of "good" v "bad" as a teaching tool. 3) A look at energy practices (Reiki, Attunement, Acupuncture, etc.) and the relationship to religion, the God concept, etc.
  • Episode: Topics of the Day
    Original air date: Monday, July 12, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Listen as the guys discuss 1) How does one get through the spiritual wilderness when teachings are in question and tools don't seem to work? 2) Follow up topic: Do we communicate differently with negative family members? Should we? 3) What is going on with the current vampire fascination?
  • Episode: Universal Humans, Negative People and Belief Systems
    Original air date: Monday, June 28, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Ned, Jim and Rev. Ellen Debenport discuss 1) The manifestation of the “Universal Human” described by Barbara Marx Hubbard 2) Strategies for dealing with negative people. 3) Can and should belief systems evolve ?
  • Episode: The guys host a new-season launch party
    Original air date: Monday, June 21, 2010
    Episode Description:
    The guys host a new-season launch party with Rev. Tom Thorpe—Discovering Eric Butterworth (Tuesdays at 5 p.m. CT), Rev. Kelly Isola—Spiraling Consciousness (Wednesdays at 11 a.m. CT), and Rev. Crystal Muldrow—U Wake Up (Mondays at 3 p.m. CT).
  • Episode: Today's Topics
    Original air date: Monday, June 14, 2010
    Episode Description:
    The topics of the day are: 1) Can we socialize with our managers or employees outside of work and still maintain professional and effective work relationships? 2) Are roller coaster relationships harder on men than on women? 3) BP's latest strategy and what does it mean?
  • Episode: And the Topics of Today Are …
    Original air date: Monday, June 07, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Join the Happy Hour guys for today's discussion on 1) The Gulf oil crisis 2) The increasing legalization of marijuana and 3) How do the laws of prosperity relate to the creative process?
  • Episode: Special Guest Charlotte Shelton, Unity President and CEO
    Original air date: Monday, May 24, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Today's topics: 1) Q&A with Charlotte on her new book, Good Business, co-authored with Martha Lynn, vice president of SpiritPath at Unity Village. 2) Business practices: Are data/fact-based decisions and those that are spirit-led mutually exclusive? 3) Do men and women approach decisions differently at work? If so, how?
  • Episode: Special Guest Dean Ted
    Original air date: Monday, May 17, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Today's topics: 1) Spiritual principles to transform one's physique 2) A discussion on life's purpose and 3) An exploration of the phrase "let go, let God."
  • Episode: Guest Rev. Robin Reiter
    Original air date: Monday, May 10, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Today's topics: 1) Practicing spiritual principle in this economy 2) Immigration 3) Inclusive ministries.
  • Episode: Guest Dean Ted from Unity Institute
    Original air date: Monday, April 26, 2010
    Episode Description:
    This week the discussion covers being "teachable," decoding "everything happens for a reason," and examining needs.
  • Episode: Guest Kelly Isola
    Original air date: Monday, April 19, 2010
    Episode Description:
    This week's topics: Examining the human need for God, church and state, and the symbolism of the cross.
  • Episode: Ned, Rev. Erin McCabe and Jenny Hahn
    Original air date: Monday, April 05, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Untiy Happy Hour welcomes Rev Erin McCabe of Unity of Montclair, NJ and Jenny Hahn the amazing talent behind much of the art seen on Unity's websites. Today’s topic: Do Unity Churches tend to water down our metaphysical teachings in order to attract new members?
  • Episode: Being "Right," Mortality and the Future of Church
    Original air date: Monday, March 29, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Today-special guest co-hosts, Paula Coppel and Dean Ted, join Jim to discuss these topics: 1) Why do we get so invested in being "right"? 2) Reflecting on our own mortality–is this a depressing downer or is there value in this reflection? 3) As Unity’s teaching become more “mainstream" and fewer people believe in “church...going," what role can/does the Unity movement have in the future?
  • Episode: Vortexes, Vices and LoveWins Ministries
    Original air date: Monday, March 22, 2010
    Episode Description:
    In this episode: (1) Jim's back from the Vortexes and wonders if any location is really more spiritual than another. (2) Ogun highlights LOVEWINS ministries and it's founder Hugh Holowell (3) Ned debates if there's spiritual value in having a vice, or should we strive for purity? Join us at 3pm EST.
  • Episode: Pride v. Vanity; How to Stay Positive; Movies: Are They for Real?
    Original air date: Monday, March 15, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Big Jim is away but ministerial student Rachel Simpson very ably fills in. Topics of the day: 1) Pride Versus Vanity: How much confidence is too much? 2) Keeping positive in the face of negativity. 3) Do movies accurately reflect culture?
  • Episode: Topics of the Day: Nonviolent Communication, School Resegregation, Fear
    Original air date: Monday, March 08, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Join Ned, Ogun and Jim for today's discussion. 1) Nonviolent communication—pros and cons. 2) Near Ogun's home, a local county is about to pass a vote that will essentially re-segregate schools: Is this appropriate? 3) Fear: Is this just an error thought/emotion that needs to be changed? Or is it relevant inspiration in the form of guidance that should be heeded?
  • Episode: Jesus, Reality TV and Rhode Island School District
    Original air date: Monday, March 01, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Today's Topics: 1) Jesus, a symbolic vs. historic look. 2) A Rhode Island school district plans to fire all the teachers at an underperforming high school. Overkill? Do students have some responsibility in school performance? 3) Reality TV: What is the fascination? What is the value in programs such as The Real Housewives of Orange County, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Jon and Kate Plus Eight, etc.
  • Episode: Lent, Politics in Unity and Image
    Original air date: Monday, February 22, 2010
    Episode Description:
    In this episode, the ministerial students dialogue about the following: 1) Is there a place for politics/political initiatives in Unity? 2) "Image" and what it means in today's society: what insight can we gain from experiences like those of Toyota, Tiger Woods? 3) What does Lent mean in Unity? What does it mean to you in terms of practice?
  • Episode: A Spirited Discussion With Ogun, Ned and Jim
    Original air date: Monday, February 15, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Ogun is back from his travel tour! Today's Topics: 1) How do we express love? 2) Hunting for sport: Is this really necessary in an evolved culture? 3) Behavorial Ethics/Integrity: How do you behave when no one is watching?
  • Episode: A Spirited Discussion With Ned, Jim and Guest Rev. Ellen Debenport
    Original air date: Monday, February 08, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Ogun’s on a cruise this week and will not be live on the program today, so once again, the co-hosts will stray. This week’s stand-in for Ogun is Rev. Ellen Debenport, minister of Unity of Wimberley [http://www.unityofwimberley.com/], Texas, author of The Five Principles [http://shop.unityonline.org/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=472] and Unity.FM co-host of Absolute Living [www.unity.fm/program/absoluteliving]. The topics will be varied and the discussion lively! Join us on Facebook for discussion during the LIVE program.
  • Episode: Consciousness in Politics, the Super Bowl and Being Uncomfortable
    Original air date: Monday, February 01, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Today's Topics: 1) Is there evidence of the much talked about global shift in consciousness beginning to appear in U.S. politics? 2) The Super Bowl is the most-watched event of the year; is this an appropriate place to invite political debate? 3) What is the value in allowing ourselves to be uncomfortable?
  • Episode: Cruises, Vegetarians and Football
    Original air date: Monday, January 25, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Today's Topics: 1) Cruises and vacations amidst the tragedy in Haiti: is this right? 2) Vegetarian diet: benefits/criticisms 3) Who are you cheering for in the Superbowl? Speaking of football, is it consuming too much of our time? Is it a distraction from spirituality and family? How can spiritual people watch such a violent game?
  • Episode: Church, Judgment and Artificial Intelligence
    Original air date: Monday, January 18, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Today's Topics: 1) A surprising perspective on church from three ministerial students 2) In light of Pat Robertson's judgement of Haiti, is it ever appropriate to judge other people? Are many of us now judging him? 3) Artificial intelligence and life-like robotic companions --are there spiritual implications to this?
  • Episode: Movies, PC and The Lost Symbol
    Original air date: Monday, January 11, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Today's Topics: 1) Have we become too politically correct—less authentic at the risk of offending others? 2) Billions at the box office: Are we spending too much on movies/entertainment? 3) Book discussion: The Lost Symbol
  • Episode: Topics of the Day: January 4, 2010
    Original air date: Monday, January 04, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Today’s topics for Unity Happy Hour: 1. Are we ever really SAFE? In light of recent terrorist attacks, increased security at airports, etc., how do people who create their own reality fit into this? What’s our level of responsibility? 2. How do we see “the Christ” in negative or challenging people? Do we continue to interact with them or do we set boundaries and limit our interaction? 3. What’s your resolution? Did you make a resolution this year? If so, why?

Host Bio

Ogun Holder
Ogun Holder, Ned Kelley and Jim Blake are three regular dudes with jobs, families and average everyday lives whose paths crossed while students at Unity Institute®. They often find themselves gathering socially with friends, talking and bantering about the spiritual aspects of everyday life. Somehow they got a microphone and a radio program and now they are bringing their unique perspectives, witty humor and cast of friends to the airwaves on Unity.FM.

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