Portland Center for Spiritual Living Podcast

Rev. Bridget McCann

Portland Center for Spiritual Living provides spiritual tools to transform lives and make the world a better place.

  1. 08/24/2025

    This Thing Called God – So, Why Not Believe in God?

    Faith does not come easily to everybody. Some struggle with the whole concept of a deity even existing, let alone being responsible for all creation. But, why not believe in God? This week, we look at faith and God from a pragmatic perspective.

    30 min

  2. 08/17/2025

    This Thing Called God – God: What’s in a Name?

    The Great Thing Itself, what some call “God”, has no name, but goes by at least 1,000 names. We’ll explore the many names for “God” across different faith traditions and what those names tell us about “God”.

    29 min

  3. 07/27/2025

    A Life of Purpose

    Is the course of our lives predetermined; one of fate? How much control do we have? What does that thing we call “God” have to do with it? Come find out as we explore the interplay of life, purpose, and God.

    27 min

  4. 07/20/2025

    Pride as a Spiritual Practice

    Happy Pride! Today is Pride Day here in Portland. Pride has been a source of confidence, self-respect and solidarity for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community for many years. Sounds like a spiritual practice we could all benefit from! [Oh, if you’re not clear on the whole alphabet soup thing, don’t worry, we’ll explain.]

    22 min

  5. 07/13/2025

    Selfishness Done Right

    Selfishness is putting one’s own needs before those of others. This is sometimes necessary, as in self-care. But, can showing care and compassion for others also be selfish? Yes, it’s what the Dalai Lama calls “wise selfishness,” and it’s so much better than regular selfishness.

    23 min

  6. 07/06/2025

    Creative Intelligence and the Elements of Life

    Earth, Wind, Fire, Water – the four basic elements, each essential to life as we know it. This week, we take a look at the magnificent Intelligence at work in the Universe through the power of these four elements working together to create life.

    29 min

  7. 06/29/2025

    The Ultimate Goal of Life

    All humans desire, and ought, to be free. In celebration of Juneteenth and July 4th, we look at the ultimate goal of life for all people, freedom from discord of every sort. And, it just happens to be one of the core principles of our teaching.

    21 min

  8. 06/22/2025

    Live Love Louder

    Every day, in every way, we are getting better and better, no matter what we think! How can we tone down any negativity in our lives, including negative self talk, so that we can truly live love louder?

    29 min
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Portland Center for Spiritual Living provides spiritual tools to transform lives and make the world a better place.

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  • Creator
    Rev. Bridget McCann
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2025
  • Episodes
    857
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ℗ & © 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Rev. Bridget McCann
  • Show Website
    Portland Center for Spiritual Living Podcast