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<title>Between The Two Trees</title><link>http://betweenthetwotrees.com/index.html</link><description>Rev. Dr Thaeda Franz Podcast</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><language>en</language><dc:creator>Thaeda Franz</dc:creator><dc:date>2020-10-21T21:45:09-04:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:48:10 -0400</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Between The Two Trees</itunes:name><itunes:email>drthaedafranz@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:category text="Religion &#x26; Spirituality"/><itunes:image href="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_channel.jpg" /><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><item><title>Vertical Axis Mediation</title><dc:creator>Thaeda Franz</dc:creator><dc:subject>Podcast</dc:subject><dc:date>2020-10-21T21:45:09-04:00</dc:date><link>http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-15.html#unique-entry-id-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-15.html#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[In this podcast, the Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz offers a "Vertical Axis" meditation adapted from the book The Intuitive Dance by Atherton Drenth. The meditation is under 15 minutes long and is a good way to start your day feeling grounded and peaceful. ]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_14.mp3" length="13297197" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Spirituality"/><itunes:subtitle>Vertical Axis Mediation</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this podcast&#x2c; the Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz offers a &#x22;Vertical Axis&#x22; meditation adapted from the book The Intuitive Dance by Atherton Drenth. The meditation is under 15 minutes long and is a good way to start your day feeling grounded and peaceful. </itunes:summary><itunes:image href="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_image_14.jpg" /><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Meditation: Finding Peace in Chaos</title><dc:creator>Thaeda Franz</dc:creator><dc:subject>Podcast</dc:subject><dc:date>2020-09-26T15:02:41-04:00</dc:date><link>http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-14.html#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-14.html#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="color:#000000;">In this podcast, the Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz discusses meditation and its many benefits. Also included is a simple, short guided meditation.</span>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_13.mp3" length="24415942" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Spirituality"/><itunes:subtitle>Meditation: Finding Peace in Chaos</itunes:subtitle><itunes:image href="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_image_13.jpg" /><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Partnership with the Divine</title><dc:creator>Thaeda Franz</dc:creator><dc:subject>Podcast</dc:subject><dc:date>2020-04-04T16:54:57-04:00</dc:date><link>http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-13.html#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-13.html#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="color:#000000;">This podcast is a recording of a sermon given on March 4, 2020 at Lancaster Metaphysical Chapel. In it, the Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz explores how we can apply the principles of healthy couple relationships to our partnership with God. </span>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_12.mp3" length="15761978" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Spirituality"/><itunes:subtitle>Partnership with the Divine</itunes:subtitle><itunes:image href="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_image_12.jpg" /><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Embracing the Darkness</title><dc:creator>Thaeda Franz</dc:creator><dc:subject>Podcast</dc:subject><dc:date>2019-12-16T18:31:43-05:00</dc:date><link>http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-12.html#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-12.html#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="color:#000000;">In this recording, the Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz talks about the value of considering the benefits of darkness in the context of the upcoming Winter Solstice.</span><br />]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_11.mp3" length="15186397" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Spirituality"/><itunes:subtitle>Embracing the Darkness</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this recording&#x2c; the Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz talks about the value of considering the benefits of darkness in the context of the upcoming Winter Solstice.</itunes:summary><itunes:image href="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_image_11.jpg" /><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>When There is No Peace</title><dc:creator>Thaeda Franz</dc:creator><dc:subject>Podcast</dc:subject><dc:date>2019-09-02T08:51:29-04:00</dc:date><link>http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-11.html#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-11.html#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="color:#000000;">This podcast is a recording of a sermon delivered on September 1, 2019 at Lancaster Metaphysical Chapel in Lancaster, PA.&nbsp; In it, the Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz talks about the surprising role of division in the Gospel of Luke and the importance of us all working to achieve peace. <br /><br /></span>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_10.mp3" length="14527097" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Spirituality"/><itunes:subtitle>When There is No Peace</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>This podcast is a recording of a sermon delivered on September 1&#x2c; 2019 at Lancaster Metaphysical Chapel in Lancaster&#x2c; PA.  In it&#x2c; the Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz talks about the surprising role of division in the Gospel of Luke and the importance of us all working to achieve peace. </itunes:summary><itunes:image href="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_image_10.jpg" /><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>The Divine Response to Crisis</title><dc:creator>Thaeda Franz</dc:creator><dc:subject>Podcast</dc:subject><dc:date>2019-05-20T08:41:07-04:00</dc:date><link>http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-10.html#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-10.html#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This podcast is a recording of a sermon delivered on May 19, 2019 at Lancaster Metaphysical Chapel in Lancaster, PA.&nbsp; In it, the Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz talks about&nbsp; the Divine template for navigating a crisis. Empathy and open hearted connection pave the way for miracles when we re willing to be courageous enough to "get in the hole" with those who are suffering. ]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_9.mp3" length="16087293" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Spirituality"/><itunes:subtitle>The Divine Response to Crisis</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>This podcast is a recording of a sermon delivered on May 19&#x2c; 2019 at Lancaster Metaphysical Chapel in Lancaster&#x2c; PA.&#xa0; In it&#x2c; the Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz talks about&#xa0; the Divine template for navigating a crisis. Empathy and open hearted connection pave the way for miracles when we re willing to be courageous enough to &#x22;get in the hole&#x22; with those who are suffering. </itunes:summary><itunes:image href="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_image_9.jpg" /><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Love Lenses</title><dc:creator>Thaeda Franz</dc:creator><dc:subject>Podcast</dc:subject><dc:date>2019-03-26T20:18:21-04:00</dc:date><link>http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-9.html#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-9.html#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This podcast is a recording of a sermon delivered on March 24, 2019 at Lancaster Metaphysical Chapel in Lancaster, PA.&nbsp; In it, the Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz talks about how everything in our lives can change when we see things through the lenses of love.]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_8.mp3" length="16673005" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Spirituality"/><itunes:subtitle>Love Lenses</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>This podcast is a recording of a sermon delivered on March 24&#x2c; 2019 at Lancaster Metaphysical Chapel in Lancaster&#x2c; PA.  In it&#x2c; the Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz talks about how everything in our lives can change when we see things through the lenses of love.</itunes:summary><itunes:image href="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_image_8.jpg" /><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>What We Might Learn From Drag Queens</title><dc:creator>Thaeda Franz</dc:creator><dc:subject>Podcast</dc:subject><dc:date>2019-02-13T20:22:34-05:00</dc:date><link>http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-8.html#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-8.html#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[In this podcast I talk about being willing to show up and BE YOU- even in the face of detraction. Enjoy!]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_7.mp3" length="20667572" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Spirituality"/><itunes:subtitle>What We Might Learn From Drag Queens</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this podcast I talk about being willing to show up and BE YOU- even in the face of detraction. Enjoy&#x21;</itunes:summary><itunes:image href="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_image_7.jpg" /><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>The Possibility of Perfection</title><dc:creator>Thaeda Franz</dc:creator><dc:subject>Podcast</dc:subject><dc:date>2019-01-26T21:32:40-05:00</dc:date><link>http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-7.html#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-7.html#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-size:16px; color:#262626;">In this episode I have a conversation with Rev. Sara Gates. Sara used to be the CEO of one of the largest companies in the US. She chose to leave the business world as a way of slowing down, settling in, and really living her life. Her spiritual journey and work in ministry has helped her craft a way of life that allows her to be present, practice acceptance, and live with a profound sense of peace. In our conversation, she offers practical ways for you to find some peace of your own and perhaps discover the Possibility of Perfection.</span>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_6.mp3" length="29585090" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Spirituality"/><itunes:subtitle>The Possibility of Perfection</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this episode I have a conversation with Rev. Sara Gates. Sara used to be the CEO of one of the largest companies in the US. She chose to leave the business world as a way of slowing down&#x2c; settling in&#x2c; and really living her life. Her spiritual journey and work in ministry has helped her craft a way of life that allows her to be present&#x2c; practice acceptance&#x2c; and live with a profound sense of peace. In our conversation&#x2c; she offers practical ways for you to find some peace of your own and perhaps discover the Possibility of Perfection.</itunes:summary><itunes:image href="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_image_6.jpg" /><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>The 3Rs of the Epiphany: Remember&#x2c; Reveal and Rejoice&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Thaeda Franz</dc:creator><dc:subject>Podcast</dc:subject><dc:date>2019-01-08T21:24:47-05:00</dc:date><link>http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-6.html#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-6.html#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This is a recording of a sermon I gave at Lancaster Metaphysical Chapel on January 6, 2019.  It is about the story of the Epiphany - Rev. Dr. Franz style! <br /><br />Listen to hear about the value of remembering (who God is and who we are), revealing (the Good News) and rejoicing in what we can believe as a result! Enjoy!]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_5.mp3" length="14556351" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Spirituality"/><itunes:subtitle>The 3Rs of the Epiphany: Remember&#x2c; Reveal and Rejoice&#x21;</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>This is a recording of a sermon I gave at Lancaster Metaphysical Chapel on January 6&#x2c; 2019.  It is about the story of the Epiphany - Rev. Dr. Franz style&#x21; &#xa;&#xa;Listen to hear about the value of remembering (who God is and who we are)&#x2c; revealing (the Good News) and rejoicing in what we can believe as a result&#x21; Enjoy&#x21;</itunes:summary><itunes:image href="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_image_5.jpg" /><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Gratitude: The Gift that keeps on giving</title><dc:creator>Thaeda Franz</dc:creator><dc:subject>Podcast</dc:subject><dc:date>2018-11-28T20:00:02-05:00</dc:date><link>http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-5.html#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-5.html#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[In this podcast, Rev. Molly Hansen and I talk about the AMAZING power of gratitude and the ways taking on a regular practice of saying &ldquo;Thank you&rdquo; has changed her life! Also included are some strategies for the ways you might incorporate saying &ldquo;thank you&rdquo; and discover the power of gratitude for yourself. Enjoy!]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_4.mp3" length="30257706" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Spirituality"/><itunes:subtitle>Gratitude: The Gift that keeps on giving</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this podcast&#x2c; Rev. Molly Hansen and I talk about the AMAZING power of gratitude and the ways taking on a regular practice of saying &#x201c;Thank you&#x201d; has changed her life&#x21; Also included are some strategies for the ways you might incorporate saying &#x201c;thank you&#x201d; and discover the power of gratitude for yourself. Enjoy&#x21;</itunes:summary><itunes:image href="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_image_4.jpg" /><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Stories of Serendipity</title><dc:creator>Thaeda Franz</dc:creator><dc:subject>Podcast</dc:subject><dc:date>2018-10-31T18:50:27-04:00</dc:date><link>http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-4.html#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-4.html#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This podcast is all about the wonderful ways Serendipity or God or the Divine or whatever you call it sometimes shows up in our lives.<br />]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_3.mp3" length="36995442" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Spirituality"/><itunes:subtitle>Stories of Serendipity</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>This podcast is all about the wonderful ways Serendipity or God or the Divine or whatever you call it sometimes shows up in our lives.</itunes:summary><itunes:image href="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_image_3.jpg" /><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>A New Take on Gratitude: Thanking YOU</title><dc:creator>Thaeda Franz</dc:creator><dc:subject>Podcast</dc:subject><dc:date>2018-10-15T23:08:57-04:00</dc:date><link>http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-3.html#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-3.html#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-size:14px; color:#262626;">Sermon given at Lancaster Metaphysical Chapel on October 14, 2018 by Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:14px; color:#262626;"><a href="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-3.html">Show Notes</a></span>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_2.mp3" length="24161801" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Spirituality"/><itunes:subtitle>Thanking YOU</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Sermon given at Lancaster Metaphysical Chapel on October 14&#x2c; 2018 by Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz</itunes:summary><itunes:image href="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_image_2.jpg" /><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>The Power of Yes&#x21; An Interview with Caryn Lane</title><dc:creator>Thaeda Franz</dc:creator><dc:subject>Podcast</dc:subject><dc:date>2018-09-25T21:20:49-04:00</dc:date><link>http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-2.html#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-2.html#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-size:16px; color:#262626;">Today's podcast is an interview with spiritual seeker, gifted healer, and Interfaith seminary student, Caryn Lane. In it, Caryn talks about the power of saying YES to the desires of the heart and the shifts that can result- both in spiritual growth and in our physical reality when we have the courage to say yes.</span>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_1.mp3" length="28272207" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Spirituality"/><itunes:subtitle>An Interview with Caryn Lane</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Today&#x27;s podcast is an interview with spiritual seeker&#x2c; gifted healer&#x2c; and Interfaith seminary student&#x2c; Caryn Lane. In it&#x2c; Caryn talks about the power of saying YES to the desires of the heart and the shifts that can result- both in spiritual growth and in our physical reality when we have the courage to say yes.</itunes:summary><itunes:image href="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_image_1.jpg" /><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Lessons from a Dying Skunk</title><dc:creator>Thaeda Franz</dc:creator><dc:subject>Podcast</dc:subject><dc:date>2018-09-03T19:41:27-04:00</dc:date><link>http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-1.html#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/episode-1.html#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[In this podcast I talk about the lessons I learned from the experience of watching a skunk dying in my back yard. I know this sounds super strange- but trust me- it is worth a listen and if nothing else is evidence that the Divine can use just about anything as a lesson if we are paying attention. ]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_0.mp3" length="19169968" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Spirituality"/><itunes:subtitle>My First Podcast</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this podcast I talk about the lessons I learned from the experience of watching a skunk dying in my back yard. I know this sounds super strange- but trust me- it is worth a listen and if nothing else is evidence that the Divine can use just about anything as a lesson if we are paying attention.</itunes:summary><itunes:image href="http://betweenthetwotrees.com/podcast/files/podcast_image_0.jpg" /><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit></item></channel>
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