Best Reverend Shawn Garan Podcasts (2025)

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Psalm 37: A Psychological Roadmap for the Modern Soul 17:31

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Why do we get so consumed by the success of others? Why does injustice bother us so deeply? And how do we learn to let go of control in a world that feels unpredictable?In this sermon, we take a deep psychological dive into Psalm 37, exploring how this ancient text speaks directly to our modern struggles with envy, control, waiting, and surrender. …

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Becoming Love 12:40

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📖 “And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love.” – 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NRSV)What if love isn’t just something we do—but something we become?In this sermon, we explore 1 Corinthians 13 through a soul-centered lens, looking beyond the usual wedding passage interpretation to uncover Paul’s radical call to trans…

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Chosen, Redeemed, and Sealed in Christ 14:59

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Join us for a powerful start to the new year as we explore what it truly means to live a blessed life. In this service, we reflect on Ephesians 1:3-14, where the Apostle Paul reminds us that in Christ, we are chosen, redeemed, and sealed by the Holy Spirit. Through inspiring worship, heartfelt prayer, and a meaningful message, we’ll discover how Go…

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The Wedding at Cana 15:22

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In today’s service, we explore John 2:1-11, the story of the wedding at Cana where Jesus performed His first miracle by turning water into wine. More than just a celebration-saving act, this story is rich with symbolic meaning, offering profound insights into transformation, divine timing, and the abundance of God’s grace.Through a unique lens—what…

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Living the Soul-Led Life 23:58

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What if this year could be different? What if instead of chasing external achievements, you focused on aligning your life with God’s grace and purpose? In this sermon, Rev. Shawn introduces the concept of the soul-led life—a way of living where we nourish our souls, embrace grace, and allow Scripture to transform us from the inside out.Through a fr…

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The Journey of Trust 19:38

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The Journey of Trust: Walking Forward in Faith Life has a way of throwing curveballs—unexpected challenges that test our patience, plans, and peace. But what if those disruptions weren’t just obstacles? What if they were invitations to trust and grow? In this episode, we reflect on Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, not as a romanticized nativ…

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The Call of the Self 17:56

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Spotify Description: Advent 1: The Call of the Self – Hope in the Annunciation In this first message of our Advent series, we explore the story of the Annunciation—not just as a historic event, but as an archetypal call that resonates in our own lives. Inspired by Mary’s encounter with the angel Gabriel, Carl Jung’s insights on the Self, and Ed Edi…

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Relax, For Easy Power 17:36

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Join me for a message from Norman Vincent Peale's book the Power of Positive Thinking.

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How To Be Well Liked 20:29

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Join us as we continue through our series on Norman Vincent Peale's classic, the Power of Positive Thinking. This week we cover, "How to Be Well Liked."

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Expect the Best and Get It 16:54

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A message from our series on the Power of Positive Thinking

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When Vitality Sags, Try This Health Formula 20:13

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A message from our series on the Power of Positive Thinking.

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How to Break the Worry Habit 21:38

1y ago21:38

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A message from our Positive of Positive Thinking Series.

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I Dont Believe in Defeat 23:52

1y ago23:52

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A message from 8/18 from our series on the Power of Positive Thinking.

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Stop Fretting and Fuming 18:40

1y ago18:40

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A message give at our church on 8/4 from the series, The Power of Positive Thinking.

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How to Use Faith in Healing 20:53

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A message from our series in the Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale.

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Prayer Power 17:24

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In this message we look at chapter 4 of Norman Vincent Peale's book: The Power of Positive Thinking. uccsouthbury.org shawngaran.com

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How to Have Constant Energy 23:22

1+ y ago23:22

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Part 3 in our series on Norman Vincent Peale's book Power of Positive Thinking.

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Creating a Peaceful Mind that Generates Power 17:08

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Part 2 in our series on Norman Vincent Peale's book the Power of Positive Thinking.

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The Power of Positive Thinking: Believe in Yourself! 17:24

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In this series we are looking at Norman Vincent Peale's book the Power of Positive Thinking. This message covers chapter one.

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God the Father/God the Mother 21:51

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A Sunday Message applying some psychoanalytic concepts of God in the Biblical narrative. #happymothersday

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The Gospel of Mary Part III (2024 Updated) 20:11

1+ y ago20:11

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Part Three in our series on the Gospel of Mary. uccsouthbury.org

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The Gospel of Mary Part II (2024 Updated) 23:18

1+ y ago23:18

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Part Two in our series on the Gospel of Mary taught here at the United Church of Christ Southbury. uccsouthbury.org

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The Gospel of Mary Part I (2024 Updated) 17:27

1+ y ago17:27

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I haven't looked at the Gospel of Mary in awhile but I thought for this post-Easter season, we would drop in and take another look at this insightful discovery that may give us more of a perspective on what happened between Easter and Pentecost.

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Palm Sunday Message: Temple Vs. Temple 24:20

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A message given on 3/24/24 on Palm Sunday summing up the teachings we did in Jeremiah and Jonah. The Scripture is Matthew 20:29-34.

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Jonah Part (Part 4) 22:19

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The conclusion to our series on the Prophet Jonah. uccsouthbury.org

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The Prophet Jonah (Part 3) 22:33

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Jonah 2:1-10 Part Three in our series on the prophet Jonah taught here at the United Church of Christ. uccsouthbury.org

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The Prophet Jonah (Part 2) 17:39

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Part Two in our study on the prophet Jonah taught here at the United Church of Christ Southbury. uccsouthbury.org

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The Prophet Jonah (Part 1) 20:32

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Join us for our new 2 part series on the prophet Jonah. Our text is Jonah 1: 4-17. uccsouthbury.org

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Jeremiah (Part 6 Audio) 21:52

2y ago21:52

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The Conclusion to our series in our Jeremiah. Our text is from Jeremiah 31: 31-34. uccsouthbury.org

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Jeremiah (Part Five Audio) 16:47

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Part five in our series on Jeremiah.

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Jeremiah (Part Four Audio) 21:24

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The fourth part in our series on Jeremiah.

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Jeremiah (Part Three Audio) 21:21

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The third installment on our series covering the prophet Jeremiah.

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Jeremiah (Part Two Audio) 22:55

2y ago22:55

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The second part in our series on Jeremiah.

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Jeremiah (Part One Audio) 15:01

2y ago15:01

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The first part in a series that looks at the message of Jeremiah Part One.

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Jeremiah Part Five 16:38

2y ago16:38

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Join us for our fifth installment on the Book of Jeremiah.

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Jeremiah Part Four 21:15

2y ago21:15

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Join us for our fourth installment on the Book of Jeremiah.

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Jeremiah Part Three 21:12

2y ago21:12

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Join us for our third installment on the prophet Jeremiah.

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Jeremiah Part Two 22:45

2y ago22:45

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Join us for our second installment on the prophet Jeremiah.

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Jeremiah Part One 14:51

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Have you ever wanted to know the big picture story of the Bible? Join us as we study the book of Jeremiah in a 6 part series on the Old Testament prophet.

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The Parable of the Sower 17:40

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A modern take on an ancient parable. This is a Sunday message at the United Church of Christ Southbury. You can find out more about us at uccsouthbury.org and shawngaran.com

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2nd Thessalonians: Who is This Man of Lawlessness? 29:11

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As I am going to try and upload a bunch of messages I have not uploaded in awhile to provide some more content. I will be staying active with my current messages so thanks for being patient and continuing to listen. Many blessings! Shawn

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The Prodigal, the Father, and the "Good Son." (Audio) 19:01

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A Sunday message give here at uccsouthbury.org You can also find me at shawngaran.com

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The Prodigal, the Father, and the "Good Son." 19:01

2y ago19:01

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A Sunday message give here at uccsouthbury.org You can also find me at shawngaran.com

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The Ego & the Shadow in the Biblical Narrative 21:15

2y ago21:15

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Here is a message given here at our church: uccsouthbury.org shawngaran.com Thanks for listening. Please rate, like, comment, subscribe and all that jazz if you can :)

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Splitting: It's Not All Black & White 19:06

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Here is a message given at our church. You can find out more about our church and stay up to date with our messages by checking out uccsouthbury.org or shawngaran.com Like, subscribe, and all that stuff, as well as comment, Id love to hear any feedback. Thanks! Shawn

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James the Just (Part 4) 19:11

2+ y ago19:11

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This is our fourth part in a series on the Letter of James, brother of Jesus.

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James the Just (Part 3) 19:17

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This is third part in a series on the Letter of James, brother of Jesus.

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James the Just (Part 2) 26:24

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Our second part in a series on the Letter of James, brother of Jesus.

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James the Just (Part 1) 24:00

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My apologies all for the late return. I will be uploading my previous messages once I get caught up here at my church. Now that we are streaming on Youtube I am able to download the messages and upload them here. Thanks for listening! This is our first part in a series on the Letter of James, brother of Jesus.…

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The Discipline of Simplicity 13:27

3y ago13:27

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In this message we cover the Discipline of Simplicity from the book, Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster.