Growing Edge Live w/ Ali Benjamin 9/30/2024

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Guest: Author and minister Dennis Merritt Jones!

Throughout his lifetime, Dennis Merritt Jones has been on a quest to inspire and lift people to a higher expression of life. His personal vision is to guide people to their purpose, knowing that when one fully awakens to who they are and why they are on the planet, they begin to naturally share their gift with humankind and, in the process, create an enriching life for themselves and the world around them.

Dennis’ most recent book, The Art of Abundance ~ Ten Rules for a Prosperous Life was released in July 2018 by Tarcher/Perigee/Penguin/Random House. In addition, a Discussion Guide for the book is available as a free download at www.DennisMerrittJones.com. In 2017 Spiritual Living Press published Dennis’ book Encouraging Words ~ Articles & Essays That Prove Who You Are Matters.

His prior releases under the Tarcher/Penguin imprint are: Your (Re)Defining Moments ~ Becoming Who You Were Born To Be; The Art of Uncertainty ~ How to Live in the Mystery of Life and Love It; and, The Art of Being~ 101 Ways to Practice Purpose in Your Life. Both The Art of Uncertainty and The Art of Being have been recipients of Nautilus Awards which highlight books that offer new ideas and options for a better world for everyone. In addition, both writings have received Books for a Better Life Award from the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The Art of Uncertainty was also the 1st runner-up in the 2012 Books for Conscious Living. Study Guides are available for both books as a free download at www.DennisMerrittJones.com.

In addition to his books, Dennis is a columnist for the Huffington Post and Science of Mind magazine. Dennis believes we each have the capacity and, ultimately, the responsibility to contribute something positive to this world, leaving it a better place than it was when we arrived. His teachings promote a contemporary, life affirming, spiritually logical and positive outlook on life, which are reflected in his writings.

Dennis is a universal speaker who is equally comfortable speaking to an audience seeking spiritual inspiration or to those seeking a purely secular motivational message. He uses his understanding of universal principles to draw upon wisdom from both eastern and western philosophies. He believes that there is a deeper consciousness of unity, cooperation and reverence rising in humankind where the value of all life, regardless of ethnicity, geography, culture or sexual orientation, is considered sacred. He believes this consciousness of unity, cooperation and reverence for life and the planet will be one of the most significant influences upon society as we approach the challenges of 21st century living.

For more information, please contact info@DennisMerrittJones.com.

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Growing Edge Live w/ Ali Benjamin

Join Ali Benjamin as she creates conversations with soul-centered people who channel their attention, energy, and resources into supporting others and helping the world come together in love.

Guest: Melinda Wood Allen

Rev. Melinda Wood Allen is Senior minister at Church of One Love in Farmers Branch, TX.

An Ordained Interfaith/Interspiritual Minister, Melinda is an experienced spiritual speaker, teacher, workshop facilitator and award-winning singer/songwriter with over30 years serving in New Thought ministries.

Rev. Melinda’s knowledge of spiritual principles and sacred scripture, her love of music, and her experience of the richness of life — combine with an approachable authenticity and down-to-earth humor to present moving programs that can be life-changing.

As a Spiritual Teacher, she focuses on universal, timeless truths that have practical application in our lives today, and believes Truth can be found in all religious and cultural traditions. She uses divinely inspired scriptures, prose and poetry to illustrate the spiritual ideas she shares, and encourages specific steps toward meaningful practice of these ideas.

As a performer, she loves many genres: musical theatre to classical to jazz to gospel to folk. With her amazing four-octave range, she has toured with cowboy bands and symphony orchestras alike, not focusing on a single style of music, but on singing songs that bring universal truth, healing and inspiration to audiences.

Other engagements: Melinda leads workshops, gives concerts, facilitates retreats, speaks and shares her inspiring music at spiritual gatherings, churches & community centers across the country, as well as in prisons and to addiction recovery groups. She is also a regular contributor at PositiveChristianity.org’s yearly spiritual retreat cruises.

Rev Mel is on the advisory board of Empower Music & Arts, and teaches at its annual Posi-Fest Positive Music and Music Ministry conferences.

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Guest: Author and Coach Cynthia James

Cynthia James is an Emotional Integration Leadership Coach and transformational specialist. She is one of today’s brightest and best loved inspirational leaders and teachers guiding thousands of people to make changes at a deep level for lasting healing in their lives. Whether coaching, speaking, or teaching Cynthia invites participants into INQUIRY, INTROSPECTION, AND INTEGRATION. Her newest program, Advanced Awareness Coaching offers depth, focus, and results for high-level business creatives.

Ms. James has completed two master’s degree programs; one in Consciousness Studies from the Holmes Institute where she was awarded the honor of distinguished alumni, and the other in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica. Cynthia has uniquely combined the creative arts with innovative therapeutic techniques to bring powerful personal growth and expansion to individuals of all ages, cultures, and lifestyles, including facilitating the message of her bestselling and award-winning books, “What Will Set You Free”, Revealing Your Extraordinary Essence”, “I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work” and latest book, “Does My Voice Matter? A journey of Self-Discovery, Authenticity and Empowerment.”

Cynthia’s life was transformed as she transcended her childhood of violence and PTSD. Ms. James is personally committed to utilizing creative expression as a vital and effective healing modality. Her messages, music, and meditation products have supported individuals and groups around the world.

Her acclaimed podcast, Women Awakening, supports an International audience and is on all podcast platforms.

Cynthia has appeared in the movies, Sacred Journey of the Heart and Leap! She has facilitated hundreds of workshops, seminars, and keynotes; including Celebrate Your Life, Omega Institute, Woman Arising, the Gift in Shift, Colorado Behavior Healthcare Council, Women’s Success Forum, the Children’s Hospital and many others. Cynthia has co-hosted a radio talk show, a television talk show in Los Angeles and is a sought-after radio guest.

Internationally, Ms. James has led workshops in England and Ireland and has created and facilitated pilgrimages to Egypt, Peru, Chartres, France, meditations in the Temples of Humankind in Damanhur, Italy and Mary Magdalene experiences in the south of France. She has presented and been the co-chair of the Women’s Leadership Conference in Uganda, Africa for the Global Livingston Institute.

Join Cynthia in her workshops, online community experiences or in-person. You will be inspired!

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Guest: Rev. Dr. Michelle Wadleigh
Topic: Shadow Work

Rev. Dr. Michelle Wadleigh is an inspiring and exciting Coach, Master Teacher, Speaker, Workshop and Retreat Facilitator, and sought-after Prayer Practitioner. Michelle is the co-founder of Planned Happiness Institute and the PHI Coaching Academy with her husband Rev. Neil Pinkman. Michelle founded the Center for Spiritual Living North Jersey 19 years ago and continues to serve as Spiritual Leader and is a 20-year graduate of IPEC Coaching Institute.

Michelle is an incredibly unique, practical teacher who is passionate about you mastering a fully expressed life. She is grounded in solid metaphysical principles and brings to her teaching a wide-open heart along with a sense of humor joyfully demonstrated through her laughter and her engaging style. Her focus as a teacher is empowering others for their own spiritual and emotional liberation through the application of practical tools and methods including the Science of Mind. She is a straight shooter who calls things as she sees them, while using her easy-going, personal style. Michelle brings a wealth of experience from having helped thousands of people to experience great transformation in their lives. Some of the lessons that she brings everywhere are: Everything is consciousness. Consciousness first, consciousness always. There is no other.

Being one who continually looks for ways to reach people with this powerful teaching, Michelle also hosts a show on the New Thought Media Network called Jersey Girl Wisdom with Rev. Jersey Girl.

Michelle has spent years developing her courses in Forgiveness, Shadow Work, and perfecting her unique approach to working with individuals called the Radical Release Method. Michelle is the author of four books: Prosperous Me, 40 Days to Freedom: A Lenten Practice for the Modern Mind, and And So It Is, a book written specifically for individuals who take issue with the word god, and May Silence Be Your Guide. She has also recorded two inspiring CDs: Organic Visioning and I AM Awake.

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Guest: .Rev. Dr. Robert Brzezinski of New Thought Media Network

Rev. Robert Brzezinski holds Masters in Consciousness Studies and is a lifelong student of Transformational Leadership. His passion for the emerging Interspiritual Age, coupled with a thorough study of Integral theory serves Robert well in the creation of an authentic spiritual practice.

Robert is also passionate about adult spiritual education and brings his teaching skills to the virtual classroom. He is a dynamic spiritual leader, passionate firebrand speaker and teacher, as well as a personal coach and spiritual business consultant that continually finds ways to share the Science of Mind and Spirit in paradigm shifting ways.

His passions include his growing up with his family, skiing, and mountain biking. Robert’s central message is simple: You can have the life you truly desire and creating that life is a collaborative effort. No one can really go it alone, because we are all in this LOVE together.

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Guest: .Dr. Michelle Medrano
Topic:: Enneagram Chat

Rev. Dr. Michelle Medrano is a career minister in the New Thought movement.

She received her ministerial degree at the School of Ministry at Mile Hi Church in 1991.
The Huntington Beach Church of Religious Science hired her as an assistant minister, and she served in that capacity for four years.

Then she was blessed to serve as senior minister of New Vision Center for seventeen years. In 2013, she was invited back to Mile Hi to serve as an associate minister. In the spring of 2019, she joined Rev. Joshua Reeves as the co-lead minister of Mile Hi Church.

Writing runs in her family and authoring articles and books has been a part of her career dreams for a long time.

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Growing Edge Live w/ Ali Benjamin (Recorded Sept. 23rd, 2023)

Join Ali Benjamin as she creates conversations with soul-centered people who channel their attention, energy, and resources into supporting others and helping the world come together in love.

Guest: Rev. Dr. Martha Creek–Widely known in New Thought, Martha’s trainings approach deep inner work as an adventure with a sense of curiosity and wonder. A master of the art of right questioning, she calls forth the most stubborn and self-defeating patterns to create a new way of being, literally. Ordained in Religious Science and Divine Science, Martha has served as Great Lakes Unity Consultant, and is a member of Unity Institute faculty. She has attended Emerson Theological Seminary (Masters and Doctorate), Byron Katie School for The Work, and Hoffman Institute. She is a Healthy Congregations Facilitator and Trainer. See more at www.marthacreek.com

Growing Edge Live with Ali Benjamin is sponsored by Satya, dedicated to inspiring minds, healing hearts, and transforming lives. We are a loving place of support and resources. We share transformational tools that awaken individuals to embody their authentic power and purpose, create a life they love, and experience wholeness, abundance, and ease as never before.

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Growing Edge Live w/ Ali Benjamin

Join Ali Benjamin as she creates conversations with soul-centered people who channel their attention, energy, and resources into supporting others and helping the world come together in love.

Today's Guest: Rick Moss PhD

Rick has spent the better part of the last 50 years, both personally and professionally, on healing and awakening.

For 20 years, he taught meditation and received a master’s degree from Maharishi International University, studying education in the light of Consciousness. He went to The University of Texas and completed a PhD in Education.

Upon completing his PhD, he realized that meditation alone doesn’t release unconscious patterns, and he began to develop his own method. He now calls this method Awakening Greatness. He works with people and groups worldwide.

Noted speaker and teacher Louise Hay has said of this work, “I found the work we did to be extremely helpful…you have a wonderful gift to offer the world.”

Rick studied at Emerson Theological Institute and became a Minister of Religious Science. He served as the Minister of Prayer for 20 years, supporting the work of Dr. Bill little at what is now the Center for Conscious Awakening in Pacific Grove, CA.
Rick has recently published a book, Drops of Wisdom: Guidance on the Path of Awakening. Dr. Bill Little has called it “A masterpiece of spiritual literature.”

He has a very extensive website, essentialpathways.com.

Growing Edge Live with Ali Benjamin is sponsored by Satya, dedicated to inspiring minds, healing hearts, and transforming lives. We are a loving place of support and resources. We share transformational tools that awaken individuals to embody their authentic power and purpose, create a life they love, and experience wholeness, abundance, and ease as never before.

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