Ministry: The Chopra Center for Well Being in La Jolla, California.
Books include:The Deeper Wound: Recovering the Soul from Fear and Suffering (2001).
Teaching: An enlightened human consciousness can heal the body; based on Hindu principles.
Iyanla Vanzant
Ministry: Priestess of the Yoruba religion; founder of Inner Visions Worldwide.
Books include:One Day My Soul Just Opened Up (1998).
Teaching: People should apply "universal principles" in order to "activate the spiritual laws which support the evolution of humanity."
Marianne Williamson
Ministry: Leads the Church of Today in Warren, Michigan, one of the largest "New Thought" churches.
Books include:A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of a Course in Miracles (1992).
Teaching: Reinterprets Christian doctrines within a New Age framework. For example, "Christ" refers to the common thread of divine love within every human mind.
The Church of OWith a congregation of 22 million viewers, Oprah Winfrey has become one of the most influential spiritual leaders in America.
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One formed me. The other entertained me.
A surprising psalm changed my view on God’s presence during seasons of trial.
The Russell Moore ShowEpisode 53|49minRainn Wilson Tells Me Where I’m Wrong on SpiritualityThe actor and writer hopes today’s young people will give faith a chance.
Unless seminaries leave the ivory tower for local leaders in the public square. Like these ones have.
