Sections

The good fight

Ethel A. Baker

“Wrestling with, and yielding to, the truth of being is the only wrestling that leads to transformation and healing.”

To those wanting to change their lives

Russ Gerber

“The renewed thinking that makes the biggest difference is discovering, or rediscovering, the spiritual idea of life that Christ Jesus gave and advocated for everyone.”

Get to know God: The “omnis” revisited

With Deborah Huebsch and Amy Richmond

Five years after our “Omni” series—our four podcasts covering God’s all-power, all-presence, all-action, and all-science—we’ve invited Deborah Huebsch and Amy Richmond back to continue the conversation. They’ve both learned more about these “omnis” and what they mean. And they share how praying with the omnis brings healing to our lives and to the bigger-picture issues, too.

Do our prayers really make a difference to others?

Larissa Snorek

Wondering if your prayers are effective? Consider this: “When we’ve experienced even one instance of God’s goodness, we gain confidence that the same Principle operates universally.”

Christian, scientific prayer: A protest of Truth

Deborah Peck

Facing a chronic problem, this author explains how “understanding the basis of Christianly scientific prayer—the perfection of God, and man’s inviolable spiritual heritage as His likeness” healed her.

Spiritual growth: How does it happen?

With Scott Preller

At this time of year, many of us are thinking about making changes that could improve our lives, at least a little. Spiritual growth does that—though it’s more like a whole-life renovation. Our guest this week shares his own experiences with spiritual transformation and takes us step by step through the prayers that got him there.

“Are we benefited by praying?”

Jennifer McLaughlin

As we look to make our prayers more active, more engaged, consider Jesus’ teaching that we hunger for righteousness. This heart’s desire “... is blessed of our Father, and it does not return unto us void.”

This hour

Diane Warneck

A clean slate! A fresh page!

Touching the heart of humanity

Kathleen Mitchener

During the Christmas season—and every season—our practice of Christian Science can include those in our community who may be yearning for healing.

What real Christmas feels like

With Caryl Emra Farkas

The best moments at Christmas happen when we actually experience Christ—when we feel and live what Christ Jesus taught and something of the spiritual power he embodied. How can we do that? That’s what this episode is all about. Join us to hear how to bring more awe to the holidays—and all year long.

Is it our fault?

Madora Kibbe

If you’ve ever felt your healing work is hindered by wondering and worrying about the source of a problem, this article offers strong support for approaching your prayers from a surer, more effective basis.

Seeing goodness—everywhere

With Tricia Chantha and Karina Bumatay

How would your life change if you not only believed that the only thing that exists is spiritual goodness, but had actually seen and felt it? Host Jenny Sawyer spoke with Tricia Chantha and Karina Bumatay about their experiences—and the beautiful effects.

Praying for the World

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The beatific presence that moves the heart

Richard Schaberg

We loved the idea in this article that Christ Jesus’ beatitudes are not platitudes but blessings that moved the writer’s heart to healing.

Bringing peace to our cities through wisdom and love

Kim Crooks Korinek

“We can see our cities as God created them: embraced in God’s love, whole, harmonious, safe.”

Prayer that holds crime in check

Martin Vesely

“God, divine Mind, perpetually expresses stability and intelligence in each of His children. No hateful or deranged thought can enter this Mind or disturb the harmony of God’s creation.”

Overcoming travel fears in my adopted country

Name Withheld

A naturalized US citizen shares how she prayed when she felt afraid to travel domestically—and how these prayers led her to feel that “all that we can experience individually and collectively is God’s goodness.”

Responding to public issues with prayer

Colin Treworgy

“Prayer is significant and powerful, but not because it can ‘fight back’ against a supposedly real power called evil that shares space and government with God. Prayer reveals the truth of being, which dispels the belief in any power other than God, good, and brings healing.”

A divine blueprint for environmental stewardship

Kim Crooks Korinek

“Being a good steward of the earth means praying for the earth by knowing that the origin and action of all creation is God, Love. This lifts thought into new possibilities, supporting the emergence of increasing receptivity to practical solutions that restore health and equilibrium to the world around us.”

Christmas for everyone, everywhere

Mary Beattie

As we celebrate Christmas, one of the best gifts is knowing that “Christ speaks to all in the language of Spirit and that all can respond to Christly messages.”

Finding peace

Beth Schaefer

“Every prayer on our part that recognizes the spiritual reality of God’s government helps to bring light to each individual thought. And ultimately, that helps move collective thought in a progressive and constructive way.”

The Christ presence stops violence in its tracks

Scott Jenkins

“My heart opened to God for help. My thought expanded beyond the human situation, making me receptive to a power far greater than what seemed to be governing my immediate circumstances.”

Overcoming doomscrolling—online and in our thinking

Susan Angle Damone

If you’re feeling pulled toward the kind of scrolling that leads to hopelessness, this article offers an arresting thought to contemplate in prayer: “What is God thinking?”

Image and Inspiration

Young Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Photograph by Scott Cummins

What I say unto you I say unto all ...

We are not fragile

Robin Hoagland

Ideas are not erasable. God-derived qualities are permanent. Glimpsing these spiritual truths opens fresh possibilities, enabling a beautiful resilience in facing any form of adversity.

Back to Basics

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A healing project: Understanding God’s all-power

Mark Swinney

Understanding God’s all-power is the “project” of a lifetime, and one that’s foundational to progress in every aspect of life.

Aging gracefully? Or just not aging?

With Beth Packer

Our guest this week, Beth Packer, deals with aging-related issues in an unconventional way. She’s not focused on herself—at all. Beth keeps her focus squarely on God. Listen to her conversation with host David Brown and find out the healing effects of this approach.

Surprise! You’re spiritual. Accept it—and really live.

Keith Wommack

“The betterment of the human condition . . . is merely an indication that a false sense of being as material and mortal is yielding to spiritual reality.”

Blessings from the Ninth Commandment

Wendy Giersdorf

Faced with an “impossible” teaching assignment, this author leaned on the Ninth Commandment to help her, knowing, as she puts it, that “God’s law is that we bear witness only to what God knows—to spiritual reality—and this witnessing of what is true heals.”

Image and Inspiration

King penguin, South Georgia Island

Photograph by H. M. Wyeth

“Stand upright on thy feet” (Acts 14:10).

Prayer: What's it all about? (Part one, encore)

With Bob Cochran

What’s one of the best ways to wrap up the year? We think it’s got to be learning about prayer and how to pray more effectively, so we’re revisiting this wonderful podcast with Bob Cochran from our archives. Bob shares his insights about prayer—what it means to pray and how to stick with it.

How are we measuring time?

Monica B. Esefer Passaglia

Can we really think differently about time? In this author’s own words, “We have the opportunity to change, step by step, the way we measure our activities, tasks, and achievement of goals—from the time they take to the good accomplished.”

Seeing the eternally original you

Lisa Rennie Sytsma

As we think about New Year’s resolutions, consider this: “The best thing to bring about whatever changes we seem to need is the spiritual improvement that enables us to see our true, timeless selfhood—to see ourselves as God made and maintains us.”

The Christmas star

Clark Beim-Esche

Amid the other stars it shines,
establishing the way
for every one of us to find
the light of perfect day ...

“The Christ is born today!”

Suzette Bogrand

How a classic Christmas carol inspired new spiritual insights.

The Savior we need— and have

Ethel A. Baker

Exploring what Christmas is really about, this author writes, “In this season of celebration, beyond simply commemorating a historical event, we can make a commitment to better emulating Christ Jesus.”

You, too

Bobby Lewis

Jesus, “moved with compassion”
fed and healed and blessedand as those disciples
who have gone before
you too
child-like in your hope, seek
to lay the foundation
of Christly ...

Spiritual Journeys

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A Sunday School invitation changed everything

Jim Champaigne

An invitation to a Christian Science Sunday School class in high school led this writer to a lifetime of spiritual growth and physical healing, demonstrating the life-changing utility of Church.

My life has turned around

Patrick Schweri

“The understanding that . . . we can never be excluded from God’s love is liberating.”

Journey from self to service

Ruth L. Plum

“Why think that life’s a contest, striving to find who’s best—a constant competition, each day another test?”

I no longer saw myself as a prisoner

Name Withheld

Writing from prison, this author shares how Christian Science rescued him from a dark pit of violence and despair, transforming his life.

How can I forgive myself?

With Doris Ulich

Forgiving others can seem hard … but what sometimes feels even harder is forgiving yourself. This week’s guest tackles one of our most-requested topics and shares the spiritual foundation for a deep and healing forgiveness.

After decades of division, my family was whole again

With Brian Webster

This week’s guest, Brian Webster, shares how Christian Science helped him through a tumultuous time in his family, and how prayer healed their rifts.

I married him anyway!

Irene L. Alley

I’d grown up thinking that God loved some people more than others and that He didn’t love me as much as He loved other people. Now, though, I was discovering that God is Love itself and loves and cares impartially for His entire creation.

Behind the scenes with the hosts of Sentinel Watch

With David Brown, Carlos A. Machado, Jenny Sawyer, Tony Lobl

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Sentinel Watch? Join our hosts for a lively discussion about their prayers and inspiration for our shows and what it’s like to sit behind the mic.

Going “from point A to point B”?

Heather Bauer

A moment of recognition about the needs of her fellow travelers turned this young mother’s thought outward and upward, changing forever how she approaches long journeys.

Serving God no matter what

Elizabeth Ragsdale

We too can prosper, even in the most difficult situations, by choosing to stay close to God.

Curious about infinite Life

Herb Jung

I quit engaging in the belief of having my own matter-based mind and focused on the eternal fact that divine Mind, our Father-Mother God, is wholly good and enables me to know Him.

“Read the book—and it will heal you”

Elijah Litheko

Through these many years as a practicing Christian Scientist, I have had many proofs of God’s care, including the healing of infected tonsils, protection during the political uprising of the 1980s, and the overcoming of lack.

TeenConnect

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Are some people evil?

Jenny Sawyer

Feeling scared and helpless about bullying or aggression? Here are some practical, prayer-based steps you can take to make a difference.

When your to-do list is way too long

Holly Bell

When you have a pile of things to do, what’s the best way to get them all done? This author explains how she discovered that it all starts with God.

If you’re facing a moral dilemma

Rachel Richardson

When this dancer faced a dilemma that would take courage to address, she turned to her understanding of Christian Science to respond clearly—and without fear.

Struggling with math?

Sophia Zinn

Was she just “bad at math”? This teen got both a new view of herself—and of math—thanks to her practice of Christian Science.

How Christian Science helps me with friendships

Callie Wilkinson

A high school student shares how texting with friends led her to a deeper understanding of God’s love—and of God as her best friend.

A healing over the holidays

Sophie Ungerleider

Christmas break was within reach for this college student … when suddenly her back started hurting. Read on to discover the spiritual breakthroughs that led to her healing.

Can we trust God in an emergency?

Joan Ware

Would you be surprised to learn that when this author found herself in a scary situation, she wasn’t afraid? As she explains, she’d already learned she could trust God—even in an emergency.

A strength that wasn’t my own

Claire Chimileski

An athlete shares how she prayed through the challenges of ski season and discovered that what she was learning about God wasn’t theoretical; it was completely practical.

Struggling to write a college essay?

Ashley Packard

If you’re having a hard time with your college essays, this author shares how turning to God transformed the writing process for her.

How I learned not to dread finals

Inge Schmidt

Exam time is the worst, isn’t it? Read on to find out how this college student went from embracing the stress to finding peace.

TeenConnect: Q&A

How can I deal with criticism?

Julia Schuck

Whether it’s comments from a teacher, parent, or friend, criticism of our work can feel really personal. This writer shares how what she’s learned in Christian Science has helped her in these tough moments—and taught her where her worth really comes from.

If you’re feeling pressured to make a decision

Marlena Marrelli

No matter the size of the decision, it can feel stressful. But what if there was a better way to approach decision-making?

Kids

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My first healing

Charlotte

Can you have a healing, just you and God, even if no one else is there to help? Yes, you can!

A healing on the mountain

Sean

God shepherds us through the tough moments and heals us, too!

Kids' Video

Listen for the angels

Jenny Sawyer

A special Christmas song for kids and the childlike-at-heart.

I had a healing when I was snowboarding

George

“God, good, is always with me, and is the power that triumphs over any bad situation.”

Thanks-giving and thanks-sharing!

Sentinel staff

How can you turn your thanks-giving into thanks-and-joy-sharing? Here’s a fun activity that will give you a start.

“I’m happy at you!”

Grace Anderson

Since Love created us, it is natural for us to love, too.

God’s thoughts healed me

Olive

I sat there and really thought about how much love and harmony was around me.

My healing of an earache

Máximo

My mom said we could think of the stones that David carried in the Bible story as spiritual truths that can help us when we have a problem.

When I didn’t feel like doing my homework

Jenny Sawyer

Could I really choose how I felt about my big pile of homework? I remembered that I was used to listening to God about a lot of other things, and that every time I did, I would get ideas or happier feelings or whatever I needed, and that always turned the situation around.

The Lord’s Prayer helped me

Mora

My name is Mora.

A goodnight prayer

Westley

I thought I would share my bedtime prayer with you in case it could help you, too.

Seeing the true view

Carol A. Miller

When Shannon and Mommy started praying, they talked about how, just as Shannon didn’t need to change the silly reflection in the fun house mirror, this injury also wasn’t the true view of her.

Living Church

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We can pray about “aging church” concerns

Michele Newport

If you’re preoccupied with what appears to be an “aging church,” you may want to consider a clearer, more spiritual vision of Church.

Weekly updates: February 2, 2026

Learn about the internship programs offered at The Mother Church.

Weekly updates: January 26, 2026

In case you missed it: reminders include the new student edition of Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.

Weekly updates: January 19, 2026

Updates include recent changes to the periodicals and a new feature of the Christian Science Bible Lessons Digital Edition.

Saved from abuse, supported by church

Name Withheld

The power of church became evident in this mother-to-be’s life when members’ practical and spiritual support woke her up to the true nature of God as Love.

Weekly updates: January 5 & 12, 2026

Updates include a new book from The Christian Science Publishing Society and an invitation to a summit in Germany in 2026.

Writing for the periodicals? Let Christ lead.

Kit Cornell Kurtz

“Christ is with me when I am preaching the gospel—in this case, writing for the periodicals.”

Weekly updates: December 29, 2025

Updates include a new “In-Context” feature in the Digital Edition of the Christian Science Quarterly and new Bible resources in Reading Rooms.

Weekly updates: December 22, 2025

This week's updates include new “Exploring the Bible” online collections and gifting the periodicals this Christmas

Noisy neighbors? How a church found peace.

Shamiso Mazungaire

A healing report from a member of a branch Church of Christ, Scientist in Zimbabwe.

Share fifty copies of Science and Health?

Mimi Sitterly

We all encounter people in our daily lives whom we can bless with the Christian Science textbook.

Sterling Student Edition

The Christian Science Board of Directors

This year marks 150 years since the publication of Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.

Testimonies of Healing

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Healing of venereal disease

Name Withheld

“This healing was the main reason for my continuing in Christian Science.”

Quick recovery from toe injury

Julie Rein

“Within a few hours there was no pain at all, and I was walking freely.”

Heart trouble healed

Todd Wittenberg

“I had often heard my grandmother say, ‘Life is not dependent on heart; heart is dependent upon Life.’”

Injured ankle healed

Helen Louise de Leon

“When it was time to start making dinner, without a second thought, I stood up and started to walk around, unassisted by the crutches. It felt like the most normal thing in the world!”

The first healing I remember

Joudrie Jones

“This early experience gave me confidence in the power of prayer as taught in Christian Science, and I have never wandered away from trusting our Father-Mother God with my health.”

Injury from car door quickly healed

Mimi Sitterly

“All of us in the car felt a change in the atmosphere—there was a palpable sense of spiritual uplift.”

Burns healed

Martine Blackler

“A sense of God’s allness and love illuminated my thought, and I no longer felt that I was in a wilderness of pain, doubt, and fear.”

Healed of thinking I had enemies

Isaac Otieno

“The realization that we are all beloved children of God and the expression of divine Love enables us to forgive and to pray for those who seem to be against us.”

Healing of swollen foot

Diane Sheth

“Within an hour, all concern about and awareness of the condition of my foot left me, and I was walking normally and without pain.”

Quick healing of a deep cut

Sok Yeong Goh

“As thankful as I am to have been healed, I am even more grateful for a deeper understanding of God’s healing power as demonstrated through adherence to Jesus’ teachings.”

Recovery from illness and effects of a fall

Diana Trinder

“I was grateful for God’s ever-presence bringing me perfect peace, and I rejoiced, knowing that in God’s care, I was whole and free of pain and had nothing to fear.”

Full use of immobilized arm regained

Kathie Ann Walter

“A statement from Science and Health prompted me not to give up or doubt, but to continue to trust God’s omnipresent care every moment.”

Loving the Scriptures

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