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Oct. 30, 2023
Ep 145 What is…A Rule of Life
Send us a text This week, we continue our “what is” exploration, looking at a Benedictine practice that has been used to help people discover and live out their values. Join us as we talk about the creative ways that people today are employing this ancient practice and how you can use it both for p…
Oct. 23, 2023
Ep 144 What is…Centering Prayer
Send us a text What does it look like for us to sit in silence, whether it be for two minutes or twenty? As we sit in that silence, what do we do with it? Is it a time for rolling over the to-do’s of our day, for sitting with an image or a phrase? Is it something we do alone or with others? On this…
Oct. 16, 2023
Ep 143 What is…Kataphatic Prayer
Send us a text As we continue our “What is” series, we turn our attention to prayers that use words, which may well be the most popular form of prayer in Western culture. Join us as we talk about the many personal and communal ways that prayer can lead us to transformation. Consider with us why it …
Oct. 9, 2023
Ep 142 What is…Apophatic Prayer
Send us a text Do you ever wonder about the value of sitting in silence or of rhythmically repeating a word or phrase over and over again? Join us as we talk about the many possibilities that we (and others we know) have discovered for engaging this prayer practice - a form of prayer that exists sp…
Oct. 2, 2023
Ep 141 What Is…Contemplative Prayer
Send us a text On this week’s podcast, we begin a new series, exploring words that are often heard in contemplative circles. Our journey through this series begins with Contemplative Prayer. Join us as we consider how this form of prayer tends to expand and open our awareness in ever-deepening ways…
Sept. 25, 2023
Ep 140 I’m Feeling…Numb
Send us a text Many of us can relate to feeling like there’s just too much, that whatever we’re doing is never enough, that the things we’re facing are more than we can bear. We live in a culture that is constantly calling us to more and that asks us to continually be at the top of our game. On thi…
Sept. 18, 2023
Ep 139 I’m Feeling…Muted
Send us a text Do you ever feel sort of blah, like you’re neither quite happy but not necessarily depressed either - just, sort of, in the middle? On this week’s podcast, we explore reasons for why this feeling can occur. We talk about when this might be a good thing for us, when it’s okay to just …
Sept. 11, 2023
Ep 138 I’m Feeling…Jumbled
Send us a text Ever feel unsure about what to think? Find yourself having trouble expressing yourself? This week’s podcast leads us to talking about how using our contemplative practices can be of use when we’re feeling too much inner swirl. Whether we’re trying to get back into the swing of things…
Sept. 4, 2023
Ep 137 I’m Feeling…Spiritual Loneliness
Send us a text For those who aren’t sure if their questions are welcome, for those who have physically been relocated, for those who are wondering if they need a new community, for anyone feeling spiritually without friends or company…This week’s podcast aims to encourage the one who is feeling gri…
Aug. 28, 2023
Ep 136 Teresa of Avila: Mystics/Contemplatives Exploration
Send us a text Teresa of Avila was a nun in the Carmelite Order who lived during the time of the Spanish Inquisition. Her life and her writings speak to us about what it looks like to truly find union with God in the midst of our struggle and difficulty. She teaches us that this deep connection wit…
Aug. 21, 2023
Ep 135 Brother Lawrence: Mystics/Contemplatives Exploration
Send us a text Brother Lawrence, a 17th century Carmelite monk offers us hope for the future and a chance to see how God is present to our lives in the here and now. Join us as we talk about some of the themes from his spiritual practices that continue to inspire us today - how awareness allows us …
Aug. 14, 2023
Ep 134 St. Thérèse of Lisieux: Mystics/Contemplatives Exploration
Send us a text St. Thérèse of Lisieux becomes our spiritual companion this week as we talk about how she continues to inspire people yet today with this idea that little acts make a big difference. Have you ever found that one person’s simple act of kindness made your whole day better? On this week…
Aug. 7, 2023
Ep 133 St. Benedict: Mystics/Contemplatives Exploration
Send us a text On this week’s podcast, we turn to St. Benedict whose life and work offers us a practical approach to living that has influenced many across time. Join us as we talk about how his Rule of Life has helped us find everything from spontaneity to pause, has increased our ability to be mo…
July 31, 2023
Ep 132 Hildegard von Bingen: Mystics/Contemplatives Exploration
Send us a text On this week’s podcast, we explore the life and work of Hildegard von Bingen, a multi-faceted woman who lived in the Middle Ages and yet continues to inspire people today. Join us as we talk about what it must have been like to have visions at the age of 3, begin convent life at 8 ye…
July 24, 2023
Ep 131 Julian of Norwich: Mystics/Contemplatives Exploration
Send us a text On this week’s podcast, we take our inspiration from Julian of Norwich, an Epsicopalian nun who lived during the time of the Black Plague. In a season where suffering and trauma were hitting such a large popula...
July 17, 2023
Ep 130 St. Patrick: Mystics/Contemplatives Exploration
Send us a text Our exploration of mystics and contemplatives begins with St Patrick, the patron saint both of Ireland and of dreams. Have you ever had a dream that just stuck with you, so much so you felt like maybe it meant something? If so, you have something in common with St. Patrick. On this w…
July 10, 2023
Ep 129 Agape
Send us a text Today, we’re joined by Lead Pastor of The River in New York City, Charles Park, who is sharing with us about what Agape love is and why it’s so important to our overall well-being. Do you ever find that you’re measuring yourself harshly - your looks, your professional performance, yo…
July 3, 2023
Ep 128 Do-Overs, Apologizing & Forgiveness
Send us a text Sometimes the words fly out of our mouth too fast, or we hit the send button too soon. Our desire to have a good relationship is there, but we need a do-over. On this week’s podcast, we talk about what it takes to do more than put a bandaid over the wounds we inflict on one another. …
June 26, 2023
Ep 127 Healing
Send us a text What does it look like to experience healing in the spiritual sense? Healing is often a journey requiring support, nourishment, and practice. In this week’s podcast, we take time to consider a few common triggers that have historically created wounding. We talk about why healing is b…
June 19, 2023
Ep 126 Transitions
Send us a text Today we contemplate the difference between “the good” and “the perfect.” Oftentimes, we live our lives through the lens of a series of expectations. But what happens when those expectations don’t play out the way we thought they would? What does it look like to explore our lives wit…
June 12, 2023
Ep 125 Increasing Our Wellbeing
Send us a text Many of us have probably heard someone say, “Oh that’s just the way that I am,” which causes us to believe we can never change, which then causes us to feel stuck, which then lowers our sense of wellbeing. But on this week’s podcast, we talk about 4 key areas you can focus on in orde…
June 5, 2023
Ep 124 Is Visualization for Me
Send us a text Today we talk about the benefits and possible drawbacks of visualization practices. Oftentimes, sacred scriptures use metaphors and parables to help us connect with spiritual things. This allows us to continually have fresh revelations and new connections in our lives. We may find ne…
May 29, 2023
Ep 123 Laughter
Send us a text Many of us grew up hearing about an angry and stern God. This has, perhaps, caused us to wonder, “Is laughter appropriate? And if so, in what circumstances?” On this week’s podcast, we take time to wonder about what place laughter may have in our spiritual practice and what that migh…
May 22, 2023
Ep 122 Leaning into Acceptance
Send us a text The unexpected crops up in our lives in both little and small ways. At times, we manage to accept these experiences easily. In other moments, the things we encounter require a bit more processing. Drawing on the wisdom of poets, children, and spiritual teachers, this week’s podcast l…