Sentinel Watch

A weekly supply of thought-provoking Christian Science ideas.

January 20, 2025

Effective prayer in the face of fire

With Cindy Martin

When we heard about the wildfire situation in Los Angeles, we thought of an article that Cindy Martin had written for The Christian Science Journal. In it, she shared how ...

Preview Download

January 20, 2025

In God we trust?

With Mark Swinney

Can you imagine having the kind of trust in God that stays with you no matter what you face? Our guest this week, Mark Swinney, has trusted God since he was a boy. Find out ...

Preview Download

January 13, 2025

My life changed from the inside out

With Martine Blackler

Left with no apparent options after being diagnosed with a painful terminal illness, Martine Blackler decided to explore the religion she’d turned away from years before. ...

Preview Download

January 6, 2025

Will I ever be perfect?

With Tony Lobl

This week’s guest, Sentinel Watch’s very own Tony Lobl, shares the lessons he’s learned about the difference between striving for perfection and understanding our ...

Preview Download

December 30, 2024

This new year, how about a bigger life

With Amy Richmond

Wanting more out of life in the new year? This week, Sentinel Watch’s very own Amy Richmond shares what she’s learned about “living a big life. ” It might not be ...

Preview Download

December 23, 2024

The Christ promise fulfilled

With Consuela Sand

Dealing with bittersweet memories this season? How about just bad ones? This week’s guest, Consuela Sand, shares an experience that taught her about God’s gift to us as ...

Preview Download

December 16, 2024

These books healed me: A life transformed

With Doug Sytsma

This week’s guest, Doug Sytsma, was sitting in a jail cell when, despite having little interest in religion, he picked up the Bible. As it turned out, reading the Bible ...

Preview Download

December 9, 2024

This book healed me: The true view that shines through

With Gabriela Horbaty-Byrd, Eric Oyama, and Heather Whitmore

This week, we continue our series by speaking with three guests who discovered that through reading the Bible, we can see ourselves—and our lives—in a new, more spiritual ...

Preview Download

December 2, 2024

The safest place to be

Tina Huston and Linda Lindeman

Tina Huston doesn’t remember much about the Sunday when she became unconscious at church. But her fellow church members remember it very clearly—along with the healing ...

Preview Download

December 2, 2024

This book healed me: When I was completely alone

With Jennifer McLaughlin

Jennifer McLaughlin and her husband were living far from friends and family. One day, while her husband was away on business, Jen became very ill. And while it might sound ...