Interviews

In this Christian Science Sentinel podcast, Rita Polatin talked with Christian Science practitioner Melanie Wahlberg about how it’s possible to express gratitude at all different times. With insights from the Bible and the writings of Mary Baker Eddy, Melanie offers answers to questions and shares how we can discover the uplifting, healing power of gratitude.

In this Christian Science Sentinel podcast, three Christian Science practitioners shared what brought them into this holy calling, how Christian Science heals, what being a practitioner involves, and how they balance this work with their personal lives. The participants were Barbara Vining, who is also a Christian Science teacher and Editor of The Christian Science Journal, Sentinel, and Herald; John Biggs, who lives in Maryland Heights, Missouri; and Allison J.

Globally, there’s a desire for a more just experience of democracy, equality, and freedom. In this chat, a Christian Science practitioner discusses how “a higher recognition that we are all ultimately governed by God” can form a solid foundation as we pray with the expectation of seeing greater equality and freedom everywhere.

Many around the globe yearn to find freedom—whether it’s from political oppression, unjust impediments on a career path, health concerns, or many other obstacles.   I n a Christian Science Sentinel  podcast, Associate Editor Tony Lobl talked with Christian Science practitioner and teacher Juliane Klein about how she’s seen the power of Truth bring freedom in these areas and more.

The following is an edited transcript of a recent Sentinel  Watch podcast on JSH-Online. com.

Everyone would agree that even one life lost to violence is one too many, but it is equally true that even one life saved is cause for great rejoicing. As Christian Science military chaplains, Matthew Schmidt and Terri Erickson have been in positions to minister to people motivated by rage and revenge.

The Mary Baker Eddy Library contains a treasure trove of historical information about Mary Baker Eddy and the religion she founded, Christian Science—information that is of deep interest to a wide range of scholars who have been engaged in academic dialogue with the Library for many years. The Library believes this dialogue is of interest to a wider audience, hence its podcast, “Seekers and Scholars.

The following is an edited summary of a recent Christian Science Sentinel podcast on JSH-Online. com.

Individuals from three different continents, with three very different experiences, share their gratitude for the Bible, and particularly how Christian Science has brought the Bible’s healing power to light for them. In the Journal  podcast Record of Truth, the Journal ’s Tony Lobl talked with Moji George, CSB, Neera Kapur, CSB, and Jackie Collins.

At the heart of Christian Science practice is healing, and to be an effective healer takes a constant commitment to spiritual growth, including gaining a better understanding of God and of man’s relation to God. There are many ways to do this: through individual study of the Bible and Mary Baker Eddy’s primary text, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures; by attending Christian Science church services on Sundays and Wednesdays, or Sunday School (for those up to the age of 20); and by reading weekly and monthly Christian Science magazines.