The Contemplative Life
This podcast explores contemplative practices in our modern world.
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Jan. 21, 2026
E 241 Surprising Wisdom From Gen Z Trends
Today we look at 4 pieces of wisdom from Gen Z. Let’s take a look at what’s trending and how this ancient wisdom shows up in the modern lives of teens. Mentioned in today’s episode: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Casper Bed W...
Jan. 6, 2026
E 240 3 Views of Time
As we start a new year, managing time is often a topic of discussion and resolution. Today we take a look at 3 different views of time and how it weaves in with a contemplative life. Mentioned in today’s episode: Poem from t...
Dec. 23, 2025
E 239 6 Benefits of Being Unbalanced
Today we take a different approach from the popular message of living a balanced life and explore the topic of unbalance. We hope it will inspire us to move from feeling swept away with stress and obligations to a life of i...
Dec. 9, 2025
E 238 Contemplative Kids (+ Christina’s Book Release)
Today we are excited to share that Christina released a book in partnership with Spiritual Directors International called My Spiritual Journey. From the SDI Website: My Spiritual Journey cultivates the practices of deep liste...
Nov. 25, 2025
E 237 The Practice of Enoughness
Today we explore the idea of inner and outer enoughness. What defines our sense of enough? What are some practices to help us recalibrate towards a sense of enoughness? Join as we explore the importance of this practice in...
Nov. 11, 2025
E 236 8 Ways Spiritual Direction Has Changed Me
Today we look at 8 ways spiritual direction has personally changed our lives as we’ve engaged in this practice for well over a decade. We hope it can spark something in our listeners who may be considering finding a spiritu...
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Sept. 30, 2025
What is discernment?
Discernment is a topic we frequently encounter in contemplative spaces, prompting us to explore it on a recent episode, What is Discernment? We see discernment as a spiritual practice we return to, rather than a quick decision making process. …
Sept. 8, 2025
Neurodivergence Resources: Tactile Input
As we continue exploring neurodivergent resources, we've gathered some favorites for those who like tactile input. Expanding Your Self Care (Ep 107) talks about our appreciation for hygge- the Danish concept of coziness. These nice plush blan…
Sept. 3, 2025
Neurodivergence Resources: Audible Learners
As we are learning about neurodivergence and contemplative practices, we want to offer some resources we have found helpful. This first post focuses on audible learners. We invite you to check out our recent episode exploring this topic…