Bliss Happens

Welcome to "Bliss Happens: Your Journey to Joy” a vibrant podcast where diversity meets unity, and spirituality intertwines with soulful beats. Expect infectious, uplifting energy and meaningful conversations on living an authentic life of joy. We'll share a mosaic of experiences, perspectives and well-being practices including special guests. Let's celebrate the bliss that happens when we open our hearts, expand our minds, and connect authentically with the world and others around us. 

Your Co-hosts: Meet Faith Rivera, Emmy award winning music mom with melodies to ignite your spirit and raise the vibe. Chad Bradford, a theatre artist, and director bridges the world of classic art and modern dilemmas. Rev. Skip Jennings, a gay black Reverend with a deep love for house music whose wisdom and beats are a balm for the soul. 

Spirituality
Society & Culture
Self-Improvement
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Thriving in COVID-19 Chaos and Change
Rev. Jacquie taps into the wisdom of George Myers, president of Effectiveness Institute, for tips on thriving in the cha...
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Sing It Out with Faith Rivera
Emmy-winning performer and writer Faith Rivera joins the show to celebrate her birthday week, her new album, and how the...
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Teens and the COVID-19 Crisis
Rev. Jacquie is joined by her 17-year-old daughter, Josie; Rev. Diane Venzera, Youth and Family Ministry Coordinato...
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What Is Mine to Do?
Tracy Brown, RScP, author, speaker, and chair of the Leadership Council for Centers for Spiritual Living, will join Rev....
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All Together Now (From a Distance)
As we experience the global pandemic of COVID-19, Rev. Jacquie hosts a panel discussion with New Thought ministers Charl...
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Brave Voices and the Power of Music
Kelley Hunt is a woman who has muscled her way into the music scene on her own terms with an identity steeped in blues, ...
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Mirror Memoirs: Healing from Childhood Sexual A...
Joining Rev. Jacquie today is healer, warrior, and storyteller Amita Swadhin. They founded Mirror Memoirs, an oral histo...
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Season for Nonviolence: Healthy Anger
Use your inner artist to express healthy anger! Empathic healer Matt Kahn joins Rev. Jacquie in this episode to talk abo...
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Black History Month: A Life of Excellence
Rev. Jacquie invites Apostle La’Shawn McIntosh, who serves as pastor at Fresh Wind Restoration Center in Dallas, Texas...
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Black History Month: Culture and New Thought
Rev. Dinah Chapman grew up as a preacher’s kid and will talk about how culture and New Thought spirituality intersect ...
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Black History Month: Standing on the Shoulders ...
Rev. Jacquie is joined by Rev. Charline Manuel to talk about the many great Black leaders in New Thought and how their m...
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Black History Month: Unity and the Civil Rights...
Many leaders in Unity participate in civil rights and activism. Rev. Jackie Hawkins is a guest on the show today to talk...
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Black History Month: Unity Urban Ministerial Sc...
To kick off Black History Month 2020, Unity minister Rev. Sandra Campbell joins Rev. Jacquie with an overview of what’...
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Gong Sound Healing with Teri Wilder
Rev. Jacquie invites sound healer Teri Wilder to the show to share all about the power of bringing good vibrations into ...
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Advent: Awakening to Joy
Rev. Myra McFadden continues to share with Rev. Jacquie the journey of her cancer experience and what it means to awaken...
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The Beauty of Advent
Daily Word editor Rev. Teresa Burton joins Rev. Jacquie to talk about the beauty of Advent and what it means to be prese...
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Poverty, Privilege, Advent, and Spiritual Practice
Unitarian Universalist minister Rev. Rose Schwab joins Rev. Jacquie to talk about poverty, privilege, Advent, and spirit...
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Gratitude Tour: Unity Video Production
Rev. Jacquie invites media team cohorts Andy Waggoner and Hillary Larson to the show today. Together they have served bo...
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emPower Music and Arts with Sue K. Riley and Ri...
Rev. Jacquie invites Sue K. Riley and Richard Mekdeci, founders of emPower Music and Arts, to Voices of Unity. Sue and R...
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Message of Hope with Rev. Mark Fuss and Cheri J...
This week we welcome Rev. Mark Fuss and Cheri Jamison. Did you know Unity creates free spiritual resources for health ca...
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Rise Up!
Rev. Myra McFadden, senior minister of Unity of Kansas City North, has been on the show a few times sharing her journey ...
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The Award-Winning Unity Magazine!
Rev. Jacquie is excited to have Katy Koontz, editor of Unity Magazine, on the show. Having won Folio and Ozzie Awards in...
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Politics and Divinity
Rev. Anne Tabor, senior minister at Unity of Arlington, Texas, is back with Rev. Jacquie to discuss current events, the ...
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Hispanic Heritage Month, E4
Rev. Jacquie closes Hispanic Heritage Month on Voices of Unity with the fabulous Magie Cook! Magie (Magdalena De La Cruz...
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Hispanic Heritage Month, E3
As Rev. Jacquie continues to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Voices of Unity, she is joined by Rev. Juan del Hierro...
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