Pathik Strand is the author of a new book, Flowering Into Awareness: A Spiritual Manifesto for the 21st Century. He joined Rev. Xolani Kacela, host of Take On Faith, for a lively conversation about the nature of consciousness. Strand’s book, out on January 28, is described as “a collection of passionate and inspiring essays on the nature of reality, as seen from the perspective of the unity of all life.” During the interview, Strand shared his understanding of the world’s most pressing problem: the lack of self-knowledge in the world. The solution, according to Strand, is knowing oneself, accepting consciousness as all there is, and living and giving love in ways to the world. Listen in for a lively conversation about consciousness, or awareness, and how it can change your life.
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Elise Brenner, Ph.D. and Nancy Spatz, M.D. co-authored the book, Reiki: A Self-Practice To Live in Peace with Self and Others, published by O-Books, a John Hunt imprint. They joined Rev. Xolani “xk” Kacela for an enlightening conversation about Reiki on Take On Faith. During the interview, Brenner and Spatz, explored Reiki, beginning with its origins in the early 20th century. Also, they talked about its five precepts, how the practice promotes resilience, and how hands-on self-practice heals individuals and the world. Tune in for an enlightening conversation about an amazing book and a restorative spiritual practice.
Rev. Carolyn Wilkins and Rev. Xolani Kacela, the co-hosts of Take On Faith, sit down for a candid conversation that explores their hopes and dreams for 2022. They look ahead to their hopes for our country and this community. Plus, they delve into how they envision the world of spirituality and religion changing in the year ahead. Tune in!
Take On Faith co-hosts, Rev. Xolani Kacela and Rev. Carolyn Wilkins, engage one another for a year-in-review conversation about 2021. They discuss the events that influenced them, their religious communities, and the world beyond Las Cruces. Join in for a lively discussion.
Dr. Samar Khalil appeared as a guest on this Take On Faith episode. She discussed Islam and the role of women in Islam with Rev. Xolani Kacela, the show host. She joined the program from her home in Las Cruces. Dr. Khalil serves as the Vice President of Sisters Affairs at the Southern New Mexico Islamic Center in Las Cruces. She also works as Graduate Program Specialist, Sr. at the Dean of Academics Office in the College of Engineering at NMSU.
Rev. Gordon Clay and Mrs. Lisa Stiffler-Bailey appeared as guests on this Take On Faith episode. They discussed their shared ministry and marriage with Rev. Xolani Kacela, the show host. They joined the program from Las Vegas, Nevada. Rev. Bailey serves as minister of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Las Vegas, NV. He is also a Board-Certified Clinical Chaplain and Pastoral Counselor with the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy. Lisa Bailey works in the social justice arena with the Showing Up for Racial Justice Las Vegas chapter, the boards of No Racism in Schools #1865, and the Artivists. During the talk, they gave witness to life as Unitarian Universalists. Each spoke about their experiences being in a mixed marriage. They also shined light upon the challenges of leading a white church. Interestingly, the Bailey’s provided insight to the limits of a BIPOC leader in a white church. They spoke about the differences between Black church ministry and white churches. They offered insights to what keeps the two worlds apart.
Mariel Ford Clarke, author of Where After: WHERE Do Our Loves One Go AFTER They Die? was the guest on this episode of Take On Faith. Clarke visited with Rev. Xolani Kacela for a chat about her book, her work in energetics, and how she helps people cope with death and loss. She joined Rev. Kacela from her home in Galway, Ireland.
Rev. Abhi Janamachi and Rev. Katie Romano Griffin were guests on Take On Faith. They serve as senior and associate minister at Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church in Bethesda, MD. You’ll love this lively talk with host Rev. Xolani Kacela.
Rev. Carolyn Wilkins, host of Take on Faith, interviewed Daniel Sanchez, a community organizer, a father and musician from Las Cruces, New Mexico. He took us on a journey of powerful and sacred Indigenous teachings that were learned and embraced from his stepfather, His reflections will help us respect and honor Indigenous Peoples Day a bit more deeply.
Darby Berryhill, author of 7th Heaven It Was Not, and member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Las Cruces, was the guest on Take On Faith on KTAL-LP. Berryhill sat down with Rev. Xolani Kacela for a chat about her life as a pastor’s kid, or PK. Berryhill’s book portrays in clear detail the lives that preacher’s kids endure. She writes about many struggles. They include living up to family and friends’ thoughts of who she should be, feeling pressure to put on “airs,” and attending four high schools during her teen years.
The book is a great read for listeners who have grown up in clergy families raising children. It’s a short and eye-opening narrative. |
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