In this podcast, Melissa explains the points which contribute to when Reiki energy healing works and when it doesn't *seem* to work. What do you think? You can read or watch it here: https://naturalhealer.com.au/2024/11/reiki-energy-healing-works/De către Natural Healer

In this audio blog, Melissa discuss the validity of Reiki energy healing and its efficacy to answer the question: "Is it real?" What do you think? You can read, listen or watch on the Natural Healer website here: https://naturalhealer.com.au/2024/10/is-energy-healing-real/De către Natural Healer

In this audio blog, Melissa shares insights around what a "mental diet" is and how important it is to maintain it through "digitally fasting". For many, their mental health may depend upon doing this! Is it time for you to go on a "digital fast"? You can read, listen or watch on the Natural Healer website here: https://naturalhealer.com.au/2024/09/…

In this episode, Father Jonathan interviews Dr Matthew about his upcoming Davenant Hall course, "Monasticism from St. Anthony to the Reformation", until Father Jonathan freezes and Dr Matthew strikes forth on his own! Register here: https://davenanthall.com/course/monasticism-anthony-reformation/De către Matthew Hoskin and Jonathan Hoskin

In this episode, Fr Jonathan and Dr Matthew continue their journey through the Lord's Prayer, looking this time at the petition, "Hallowed be thy name". What is God's name? What does it mean for it to be hallowed? How does this relate to our own spirituality?De către Matthew Hoskin and Jonathan Hoskin

In this audio, Melissa shares some advice given to one of her Reiki graduates about being frustrated at not know why something happened in a session. It's time to take the pressure off yourself. You can read, listen or watch on the Natural Healer website here: https://naturalhealer.com.au/2024/08/take-the-pressure-off/ Courses which may further hel…

➤➤➤➤ Please subscribe to my channel ➤➤➤➤ In this blog, Melissa shares some advice she gave a Reiki student about overcoming a block in their healing practice. This is such a simple, yet effective tip no matter how experienced you are! You can read, listen or watch on the Natural Healer website here: https://naturalhealer.com.au/2024/07/... Courses …

In this episode, Father Jonathan and Dr Matthew finally continue our journey through the Lord's Prayer, moving from "Our Father" to the phrase, "Who art in heaven." Enjoy! And remember, reach out to us if you have any questions or feedback!De către Matthew Hoskin and Jonathan Hoskin

In this blog, Melissa provides 4 tips on where to start (or grow) your healing journey in energy healing and/or Reiki. Great advice no matter how experienced you are! You can read, listen or watch on the Natural Healer website here: https://naturalhealer.com.au/2024/03/start-reiki-energy-healing/ Courses referenced in the video: ➡️5-minute Stress R…

This January, Dr Matthew is teaching a course on Constantine and the Conversion of the Roman Empire -- a very timely theme, especially since we just had a coronation! Registration ends Friday, so sign up now! https://davenanthall.com/product/constantine-conversion/#De către Matthew Hoskin

In this episode, Father Jonathan and Dr. Matthew continue their series of episodes on the Lord's Prayer, discussing the first two words, "Our Father", exploring what it means to call God "Father" and the significance of the word "our" as well. What are your thoughts on the Lord's Prayer? Do you have any questions about spirituality and/or Anglicani…

Hey, you! Do you want to help us out? Let us know what you want to hear? Send us your questions or topics related to Anglicanism and/or Christian spirituality, and we'll work at getting them into the show as we move along. In this episode, Father Jonathan and Dr Matthew get back to basics after the soaring heights of how the doctrine of God affects…

In this video, we talk about the doctrine of God and how it relates to our spiritual life -- who/what is God? What does that mean for us as Christians? How does that influence our spirituality? As usual, Father Jonathan is pastorally attuned while Dr Matthew takes a journey involving John Zizioulas, Thomas Aquinas, Augustine of Hippo, Athanasius of…

In this episode, Fr Jonathan and Dr Matthew are recording IN PERSON with an extra-special guest host, our venerable father, the Ven. Andrew Hoskin! We are excited to have him with us as we talk about the Collect (or Prayer of the Day) for the Tenth Sunday After Trinity Sunday in the Book of Common Prayer: LET thy merciful ears, O Lord, be open to t…

Alternate title: "Saved at Supper" Fr Jonathan and Dr Matthew discuss the sacrament of Holy Communion, taking as the departure for discussion the catechism in the Book of Common Prayer. Holy Communion is more than just something we do together with each other, and it’s more than a symbolic memorial. It is “generally necessary for salvation” and is …

In this episode, Father Jonathan and Dr Matthew discuss the benefits of common prayer, looking at the importance not only of truly walking the road of the Christian life but also of not going it alone, considering not only the blessings of others in real life but also the path of travel laid out by the Book of Common Prayer. Besides the BCP, the on…

In this episode, we jump off from the coronation of HM Charles III to explore the idea of broad sacramentality, of those moments and places God chooses to make himself manifest. Things referenced: Hans Boersma, Scripture As Real Presence. S. T. Coleridge, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43997/the-rime-of-the…

In this blog, Melissa discusses how we reflect divinity by "being the change you wish to see". To read or watch this post, visit: https://naturalhealer.com.au/2023/05/be-the-change-you-wish-to-see/ Please note: This is not medical advice nor a replacement for professional counselling or the support of family and friends, thus should not be construe…

In this episode, Fr Jonathan and Dr Matthew discuss the Easter Anthem from the Book of Common Prayer (text below). This anthem is an arrangement of three scriptural passages to be used in place of the Venite at Morning Prayer on Easter. We hope that our meditations may bless your celebration of the Resurrection this Eastertide. The text: CHRIST our…

In this blog, Melissa discusses what's needed in order for us to each reach mastery in our lives. To read or watch this post, visit: https://naturalhealer.com.au/2023/03/master-your-life/ Please note: This is not medical advice nor a replacement for professional counselling or the support of family and friends, thus should not be construed as such.…

In this audio, Melissa talks about the importance of what you focus on while falling asleep and how it influences your life. Click to listen or to read and watch, visit the Natural Healer blog here: https://naturalhealer.com.au/2023/02/falling-asleep/De către Natural Healer

This week, we finish off our tour of the canticles for Morning and Evening Prayer with “The Venite”, Psalm 95. This is the first canticle of the day, and it is meant to open not just a specific moment of prayer but to bless the whole day as prayer. We talk about in its ancient, medieval (especially “Sarum Use”, which is the medieval liturgical prac…

In this episode, Fr Jonathan and Dr Matthew talk about the ancient hymn, “Te Deum Laudamus,” – “We Praise Thee, O God” – the only canticle from Morning and Evening Prayer that is not taken out of Scripture. We look a bit at its history and origins and then at its devotional use for us today. Fr Jonathan even sings it! We also, unplanned, both had t…

In this Christmas episode of Devotion to Christ, Fr Jonathan and Dr Matthew talk about the three Gospel canticles from Luke that are embedded in Morning and Evening Prayer -- the Benedictus (Song of Zachariah) from Luke 1, the Magnificat (Song of Mary) also from Luke 1, and the Nunc Dimittis (Song of Simeon) from Luke 2. These canticles, these song…

In this episode, Dr Matthew and Fr Jonathan discuss the three creeds -- the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene (Constantinopolitan) Creed, and so-called "Athanasian Creed" -- their history and their meaning. We also plug Dr Matthew's upcoming course with Davenant Hall, which you can register for here: https://davenanthall.com/product/theological-world-nic…

In this episode, Dr Matthew and Fr Jonathan discuss the church year, from Advent to Christ the King Sunday, talking about the characteristics of each season and how the church year helps us focus on Jesus. The text of the Advent Prose: Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour forth righteousness: let the earth be fruitful, and brin…

In this week’s episode we continue our discussion from last week, covering some wider territory in a shorter compass, including prayers and poems Jeremy Taylor, William Law, Lancelot Andrewes, John Donne, Malcolm Guite, and Cranmer’s Book of Homilies in particular, besides broader references to a wide range of devotional literature including The Cl…

This week’s episode is more personal in nature as we discuss our own devotional practices beyond the daily office, focussing specifically on the Jesus Prayer (Matthew) and Gospel-Based Discipleship (a form of lectio divina, Jonathan). Our journey will stretch back in time to Origen in the 200s, and touch on some late antique and medieval monks besi…

In this blog, Melissa explains how to "compound" your "inner-verse" to create your best life in the world "out there". To read or watch this post, visit: https://naturalhealer.com.au/2022/10/create-your-best-life Please note: This is not medical advice nor should be construed as such. If you're in a medical emergency, please seek immediate help fro…

In this episode, Father Jonathan and Dr Matthew discuss what exactly Anglican spirituality is, looking at the communal aspect of it, the Book of Common Prayer, and the daily office. The Witness Cloud daily office is, alas, not available online as we had thought. It will be soon, and we'll let you know on the show and on Twitter, @HoskinBrosPod The …

Join us in this, our first episode! We pull out the Prayer Books Granddad gave us at confirmation and discuss grace, for grace is the foundation of the whole devotional life -- in fact, it's the foundation of the whole Christian life, for God is favourably disposed towards us, not weighing our merits but pardoning our offences.…

In this blog, Melissa answers a really pertinent question from one of her "Real Manifesting" course students. Her simple answer could be the ONE THING that makes a real difference in your manifesting goals! To read or watch this post, visit: https://naturalhealer.com.au/2022/08/achieve-your-goals/ Please note: This is not medical advice nor should …

In this blog, Melissa shares her thoughts on how we can use "context" as a way to become our best selves. You can read of watch the blog here: https://naturalhealer.com.au/2022/04/context-your-best-self/ Please note: Topics and comments in this video are not a replacement for counselling and is not medical advice nor should be construed as such. If…

In this 'end of year' blog, Melissa answers questions posed by her fellow light-workers. Touching on topics she feels are most relevant and helpful right now. If you need help with letting go or forgiveness, this is one of my most visited blog posts which I hope will help: https://naturalhealer.com.au/2016/06/truly-forgive/ For those who also want …

In this blog, Melissa shares with you why she beliefs that happiness is your birthright, and some tips on how to reclaim it! You can read of watch the blog here: https://naturalhealer.com.au/2021/11/happiness-is-your-birthright/ Please note: This is not a replacement for counselling and is not medical advice nor should be construed as such. If you'…

I'm posting a recorded healing session I did for a family member because they actually asked me to share it 💖 If you're interested, you can read more about the session here: https://naturalhealer.com.au/2021/10/energy-healing-session Please note that I never intended to share this recording publicly, it was only meant to be for my family member's u…

In this blog, Melissa explains the importance of sleep and shares some tips on how to get better, deeper, restorative sleep tonight! You can read/watch the video version of this podcast here: https://naturalhealer.com.au/2021/07/tips-for-better-sleep Please note: This is not medical advice nor should be construed as such. If you're in a medical eme…

Melissa guides you through a 7-minute meditation to help you restore your health and well-being. This audio might help you achieve your health goals, check it out here: https://naturalhealer.com.au/product/restoring-health-meditationDe către Natural Healer

Melissa guides you through a 7-minute meditation to help you feel true love so you can accept true love into our life. This audio might help you achieve your relationship goals, check it out here: https://naturalhealer.com.au/product/attract-love-meditation/De către Natural Healer

Melissa guides you through a 9-minute meditation to help you realise how worthy you truly are in your life, for happiness, love, and everything else. This audio might help you achieve your life goals, check it out here: https://naturalhealer.com.au/product/increasing-self-worth-meditation/De către Natural Healer

Melissa guides you through a 10-minute meditation to help you attract, create and return abundance and wealth in your life. This audio might help you achieve your wealth goals, check it out here: https://naturalhealer.com.au/product/manifesting-wealth-meditation/De către Natural Healer

Melissa guides you through a 30-minute healing meditation to help you restore your health and vitality. This audio might help you achieve your healing goals, check it out here: https://naturalhealer.com.au/product/healing-meditation-audio/De către Natural Healer

This meditation is purely about practicing the Crown Chakra Mantra: AUM (pronounced ahhmm) or AH (pronounced ahhh) For more healing techniques, visit https://naturalhealer.com.au #biglove #throatchakra #mantraDe către Natural Healer

This meditation is purely about practicing the Third Eye Chakra Mantra: OM (pronounced ohhmm) For more healing techniques, visit https://naturalhealer.com.au #biglove #throatchakra #mantraDe către Natural Healer

This meditation is purely about practicing the Throat Chakra Mantra: HAM (pronounced humm) For more healing techniques, visit https://naturalhealer.com.au #biglove #throatchakra #mantraDe către Natural Healer

This meditation is purely about practicing the Heart Chakra Mantra: YAM (pronounced yumm – as in “yummy”) For more healing techniques, visit https://naturalhealer.com.au #biglove #heartchakra #mantraDe către Natural Healer

This meditation is purely about practicing the Solar Plexus Chakra Mantra: RAM (pronounced rumm) For more healing techniques, visit https://naturalhealer.com.au #biglove #solarplexuschakra #mantraDe către Natural Healer

This meditation is purely about practicing the Sacral Chakra Mantra: VAM (pronounced vuhmm – as in “thumb”) For more healing techniques, visit https://naturalhealer.com.au #biglove #sacralchakra #mantraDe către Natural Healer

This meditation is purely about practicing the Root Chakra Mantra: LAM (pronounced laaahmm). For more healing techniques, visit https://naturalhealer.com.au #biglove #rootchakra #mantraDe către Natural Healer

In this short video-blog, Melissa shares the easy steps on how to do the Matangi, or God of Inner Harmony, Hand Mudra in order to help improve, enhance, and bolster the your breathing around the Solar Plexus Chakra. Please share this with anyone you know who may benefit from the exercise! You can read/watch the video version of this podcast here: h…