Sentinel Watch

A weekly supply of thought-provoking Christian Science ideas.

April 15, 2024

Where is God in scary situations?

With Alex Griffin

When this week’s guest, Alex Griffin, was faced with a frightening situation—a robbery in progress—he knew that turning to God in prayer could diffuse the situation. But how?...

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April 8, 2024

Love that really heals

With T. Michael Fish

You may have thought about love that’s unselfish: love that sacrifices selfish motives or personal interests for the sake of others. But have you thought about unselfed love?...

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April 1, 2024

God really does run the universe

With Deborah Huebsch

This week’s guest, Deborah Huebsch, shares how being a Christian Science practitioner has helped her understand God more clearly: as the only power—the power of good—in our lives....

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March 25, 2024

When things seem out of control—an Easter lesson

With Tony Lobl

This week’s guest, Tony Lobl, shares insights he has gained from the Easter story—and how learning from Jesus’ example can help us all when things seem out of control.

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March 18, 2024

Of course God will heal me

With Beth Packer

This week’s guest, Beth Packer, is certain that God will heal every ailment. Why? She’s experienced and witnessed healing. She’s learned through her study of Christian Science...

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March 11, 2024

You can count on God

With Mary Beattie

Is God motivated by our prayers to help or guide us? This week’s guest, Mary Beattie, shares how she knows that God’s presence and power is always active. And it’s something...

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March 4, 2024

Overcoming conflict: Why trust matters

With Mark Sappenfield

This week, the Editor of The Christian Science Monitor, Mark Sappenfield, shares his perspective on why trust is useful in overcoming—and even healing—conflict. What does that...

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March 4, 2024

Overcoming conflict: Every prayer counts

With Judith Hardy Olson

Can our prayers make a tangible difference when it comes to overcoming conflict? This week’s guest, Judith Hardy Olson, shares her experiences with praying about conflict and...

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February 26, 2024

Sticking with God when life is really bleak

With DeWitt John Makengo

This week’s guest, DeWitt John Makengo, was a freshman in college in a country not his own right after he’d lost 90% of his hearing. And that was just one of several difficult...

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February 19, 2024

Why would I trust God with my career?

With Lesley Pitts

When our career doesn’t go to plan, or when we don’t know what we should do for a career, why would we lean on God for direction? What about what we want to do? Well, this week’s...