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. <p>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. <p>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. <p>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. <p>Together, this unlikely duo explores the transformation that is possible when these powerful New Thought teachings are added to a more traditional religious framework. <p>A Practical Prayer is a prayer that WORKS! These discussions dive into the details of how it works, and how to work it. <p>Watch more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgRoJ36sZeMs9fW1A3mvUQ <p>Hear more on Insight Timer: https://insig.ht/Ciiz2UYsCib?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share <p>Connect in community at New Thought Philadelphia: https://newthoughtphilly.org <p>Learn more at be-the-light: https://be-the-light.com <p>Get the book "Practical Prayer for Real Results" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1477561676/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_6SRCM91JG9WE4XNFA8S6
Practical Prayer
Claim This Podcastby 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. <p>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. <p>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. <p>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. <p>Together, this unlikely duo explores the transformation that is possible when these powerful New Thought teachings are added to a more traditional religious framework. <p>A Practical Prayer is a prayer that WORKS! These discussions dive into the details of how it works, and how to work it. <p>Watch more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgRoJ36sZeMs9fW1A3mvUQ <p>Hear more on Insight Timer: https://insig.ht/Ciiz2UYsCib?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share <p>Connect in community at New Thought Philadelphia: https://newthoughtphilly.org <p>Learn more at be-the-light: https://be-the-light.com <p>Get the book "Practical Prayer for Real Results" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1477561676/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_6SRCM91JG9WE4XNFA8S6
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January 7, 2026
Finale
<p>The Practical Prayer podcast wraps up at the end of 19 seasons. Rev. Bill and Carol talk about where they came from, what they've learned, and what's changed for them - individually and together - since Episode 1 back in the summer of 2021.</p><p>Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen!</p><p>There's more information about the podcast, and the classes and resources to bring Practical Prayer, more fully into your life at <a href="https://be-the-light.com"><strong>be-the-light.com</strong></a>. </p><p>This podcast is supported by listeners like you. We’re grateful for your tax-deductible donation at <a href="https://www.newthoughtphilly.org/ministries/weekly-celebration/donate"><strong>newthoughtphilly.org</strong></a> or <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=7F976LJ3XW6Y6"><strong>donate using PayPal</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> <strong> <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=7F976LJ3XW6Y6" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast ★">★ Support this podcast ★</a> </strong>
December 31, 2025
Penultimate
<p>Carol and Bill have learned about the differences in the worlds of spiritual practice that each came from, and it's a lot! As the Practical Prayer podcast begins to wrap up after 19 seasons, we look at the differences, and how each has changed in 4 1/2 years.</p><p>Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen!</p><p>There's more information about the podcast, and the classes and resources to bring Practical Prayer, more fully into your life at <a href="https://be-the-light.com"><strong>be-the-light.com</strong></a>. </p><p>This podcast is supported by listeners like you. We’re grateful for your tax-deductible donation at <a href="https://www.newthoughtphilly.org/ministries/weekly-celebration/donate"><strong>newthoughtphilly.org</strong></a> or <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=7F976LJ3XW6Y6"><strong>donate using PayPal</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> <strong> <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=7F976LJ3XW6Y6" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast ★">★ Support this podcast ★</a> </strong>
December 24, 2025
Looking Forward
<p>Carol is a planner, always preparing for what's coming up next. As the new year approaches, other people tend to do the same thing, and watching it brings to mind our need to release what's old to keep from picking it up again. Rev. Bill points out that this is a specific example of the process in a Practical Prayer, in which we identify what's not working, pivot to what we want instead, and then take steps to bring ourselves into the consciousness of the new experience. </p><p>Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen!</p><p>There's more information about the podcast, and the classes and resources to bring Practical Prayer, more fully into your life at <a href="https://be-the-light.com"><strong>be-the-light.com</strong></a>. </p><p>This podcast is supported by listeners like you. We’re grateful for your tax-deductible donation at <a href="https://www.newthoughtphilly.org/ministries/weekly-celebration/donate"><strong>newthoughtphilly.org</strong></a> or <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=7F976LJ3XW6Y6"><strong>donate using PayPal</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> <strong> <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=7F976LJ3XW6Y6" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast ★">★ Support this podcast ★</a> </strong>
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