Where does faith begin? Is believing in God the same thing as having religion? Where does religion fit in our world today? How do we restore faith when we find it missing?

These are questions that have kept philosophers busy for years. But they are important questions for anyone who is seeking a dream life to answer. We tackle these issues and more with retired Pastor Kathleen Panning. Kathleen was one of the first female pastors in her church and understands how faith can keep a person going when all seems lost in their world. In this lively discussion, Kathleen tells us:

· the differences between faith and religion

· where trust and doubt play an important role in the journey of one’s faith

· how to embrace the role of time

· how her faith enabled her to persevere in her work

· how to know when it’s time to stop

· the empowering way to deal with setbacks

· the practice that helps you decide what’s right for you

· the one important thing to remember about your life’s journey

If you find it difficult to talk about or share your faith with others, this conversation is for you. Don’t miss this powerful episode of Dream Power Radio.

About 5 years into her second position as a pastor, then on staff in a large congregation, the new Senior Pastor allowed Kathleen to choose – either resign or be fired. Both ‘choices’ left her feeling like a failure, ashamed, and not good enough.

Once Kathleen realized that her worth was a gift from God and not dependent on other people, she went on to serve for 12 years in a team ministry with her husband, mentored 14 seminary students, hosted a weekly live radio show and podcast for 5.5 years, and has now started her new podcast, The Tilted Halo.

Now retired from parish ministry, Kathleen works with women of faith in leadership, helping them learn to own and share their story including the painful parts, practice gratitude in their personal lives, and incorporate gratitude practices into their business, congregation or organization. Gratitude and the happiness that flows from it, are 'contagious' – making them wonderful gifts to spread and share. Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kpanning/

Want more ways to find joy in your life? Check out my website thedreamcoach.net for information about my courses, blogs, books and ways to create a life you love.

Debbie Weisman Podcaster

Debbie Spector Weisman is the host of the podcast Dream Power Radio and an awesome podcast guest. She has incorporated the knowledge gleaned from her professional work and as a wife and mother into her Dream-Life Coaching practice, which she calls her “third career”. In addition to her private coaching work, Debbie has been the co-owner of a film and video production company which was instrumental in the production of dozens of films including the groundbreaking film What the Bleep Do We Know!?, and the spiritual documentary Dreaming Heaven. Debbie is also the best-selling author of over 20 novels, including five of the original books in the popular Sweet Valley High series. She credits her dream work with inspiring her to return to writing. Her most recent books include 101 Dream Dates: How to Say I Love You to the Most Important Person in Your Life--You! and the best-seller It Came Out of My Vagina, Now What?!, co-written with Betsy Chasse. She is also featured in the books Chicken Soup For The Soul: Dreams and Premonitions, My Creative Thoughts, Recipes for Living, Careers from the Kitchen Table, Dancing in the Unknown and Dreams That Change Our Lives. Debbie is a member of the International Association for the Studiy of Dreams. Learn more about her at www.thedreamcoach.net