Contemplation and Reflective Meditations to help with an empowered life.
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The Contemplative Life Blogcast is a collection of publicly available lectures and discussions related to contemplative spirituality and comparative religion. For more, visit www.thecontemplativelife.org.
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Fr TJ Humphrey is the rector of St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Beloit, WI and of Trinity Episcopal Church in Janesville, WI. His Youtube channel is Episcopalianish.
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This podcast explores the wide variety of contemplative practices for our modern world.
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A vibrant, story-filled look at contemporary spirituality that's fun, contemplative, practical and cultural.
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Contemplations behind the windshield. contemplativetrucker@gmail.com
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This spirituality and self-help podcast features interviews, stories, and commentary from top writers and authors. Topics include Mysticism, Contemplative Spirituality, Nondual Awakening, Meditation, Christianit Mysticism, Psychology, Buddhism, Integral Theory, Advaita Vedanta, and more. Contemplative Light provides education and resources in a global effort towards inner transformation through contemplative prayer and meditation. Find us on Facebook where we have a very active community. WE ...
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Inspired by Lectio Divina and the Collatio, this podcast offers the listener sessions of guided, meditative, listening prayer around different passages of scripture. Each episode will take you in to a deep place of listening in the Lord's presence where you will hear a gospel story read very slowly so that you can savour each word, imagine the scene vividly and perhaps even discern what the Holy Spirit is speaking into your own life through the text. This prayer experience is ideal if you wo ...
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Welcome to the Contemplative Caregiver Podcast podcast, where amazing things happen.
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Podcast from Color Music Ministry located in Barbados. Episodes include the sung Rosary, prayerful reflections from our monthly Contemplative Worship session, traditional Roman Catholic hymns, contemporary Christian music and original music recorded by Color.
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Life moves quickly. Contemplative Tuesday Podcast invites you to slow down, take a deep breath, contemplate the Word of God, and prayerfully reflect. Together, we’ll ask God to search us, guide us, and reveal Himself to us. The profound truth in mystery is that as we gaze upon Him, we will be made like Him. Let’s find ourselves in the God who makes all things new.
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Jesse watches birds and contemplates things. Lots of birdsong with intermittent thoughts subjects both avian and non-avian. Recommended to listen to at 1x speed when you're not rushing through anything. Produced by Jesse's friend Zach, who appreciates the chance to share this with everyone.
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A Sacred Space for talking about Contemplative Practices, Spirituality + Messy Motherhood. We seek the Divine Presence amidst the Beautiful Chaos of Motherhood and share our failures, our triumphs, and our missteps. Your hosts on this journey are Erin Thomas and Chelsea Whipple. To get in touch with Erin and Chelsea email them at contemplativemotherhoodpodcast@gmail.com Check out our main website: contemplativemotherhood.org
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This Podcast represents a sequel to the first 27 episodes that concerned my transition from being a Protestant pastor back to Catholicism. The following episodes (28ff) will continue to explore Catholicism in the light of current theological debate and current events. These podcasts will also explore the extra-ordinary stories of other Catholics who have a great story to tell.
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A weekly WCCM audio podcast: Talks, Interviews and dialogues from the World Community for Christian Meditation - www.wccm.org
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Where do you go to slow down, listen to, reflect on and discuss the deeper questions of life? Each season will consist of short reflective episodes on the season theme so you can listen and let yourself be drawn into deeper inquiry, presence and stillness. You'll come away with a deeper connection to your own wisdom and knowing, greater comfort with being in a space of not knowing, more inspired and open to new ideas and different ways of seeing the world and being in the world, and more rea ...
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Send us a text Join us as we talk about the differences between time and energy and how to make the most of our natural energy rhythms. Support the showDoor Chris & Christina Roberts
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Jars of Clay: Lectio Divina
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16:51A 16-minute guided audio meditation on 2 Corinthians 4:5-11, using Lectio Divina. This meditation emerged as a reflection on the human capacity for bringing both beauty and pain into the world. While this is true collectively, it is also true on an individual level. We are all capable of bringing forth beauty and harm, and I would imagine that if y…
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A sermon for the 7th Sunday after the Epiphany.
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Embrace Your Divine Awakening
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10:08Join David Bennett in this enlightening episode of "Contemplative Living," where he unravels the first waves of spiritual awakening. Discover how profound spiritual experiences become the seeds of awakening, fostering a sense of connection to a vast web of existence. Through heartfelt dialogues and meaningful encounters, learn to see magic in the m…
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The following is an excerpt from an Andrew Huberman appearance on the Lex Fridman podcast (#393).Door Anthony Coleman
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E 212 Body-Mind-Spirit + PT with Shannon Kunstman
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25:57Send us a text Join us as we explore body-mind-spirit connections with licensed Physical Therapist, Shannon Kunstman. We discuss the importance of integrative body work with spiritual guidance. To learn more, connect with Shannon at https://www.awarenessinmotionpt.com/about Support the showDoor Chris & Christina Roberts
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Episcopal 101: Common Prayer
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25:33Session #2 of a new members/confirmation class. Here are the links to the sites I referenced: Book of Common Prayer https://www.bcponline.org Mission St Clare https://www.missionstclare.com Daily Lectionary https://www.satucket.com/lectionary/
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Episcopal 101: Anglican Anthropology-Image Bearers of the Triune God
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26:16Session 1 of a new members/confirmation class.
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Love was His Meaning: Lectio Divina with Julian of Norwich
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19:47A 20-minute meditation with the writings of Julian of Norwich, using Lectio Divina. You are probably familiar with Mother Julian’s saying “All shall be well, and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well.” On her deathbed, Julian was given a vivid and powerful vision of Christ on the cross. She revived from this extreme illness, and …
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E 211 Body-Mind-Spirit + Yoga with Katie Anders
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20:51Send us a text Join us as we explore body-mind-spirit connections with Katie Anders. Katie is a spiritual guide, a trained yoga instructor and also one who recently has entered the process of becoming a nun with a religious order. See how she integrates these various parts of her life and spiritual practice. Connect with Katie at: ktanders1933@gmai…
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Welcome to Contemplative Living with David Bennett, where we delve into the profound impacts of silence on our daily lives. This episode explores the concept of silence, not as an absence, but as a presence that allows us to connect more deeply with ourselves, enhancing our sense of peace and tranquility. Drawing from personal experiences and spiri…
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Filled with the Unknowable: Lectio Divina: Job 11 and Ephesians 3
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18:51A 19-minute guided audio meditation with Job 11:8-9 and Ephesians 3:17-19, using Lectio Divina. I came to this text hoping to bring you a meditation on the depths of the love of God (Eph 3:18-19), but as I sat with a handful of translations, Greek words and Hebrew references, I was taken more mystically into the presence of God than I had imagined …
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E 210 Modern Contemplatives: Dave Schmelzer
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23:28Send us a text We are concluding our series exploring the lives of modern contemplatives who have helped shape our spirituality. Today we are joined by Dave Schmelzer. Dave has been a colleague and friend for almost 2 decades and has been instrumental in helping us grow our contemplative awareness. Check out his work at: https://www.journey-on.net/…
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A 19-minute guided meditation blending gentle physical movement (yoga), breath and the Ignatian Examen. Ignatius of Loyola taught his followers that the one prayer they could never eliminate from their daily practice, is the prayer of review, or the Examen. As Teresa of Avila (who for some time had a Jesuit confessor) said “I’ve gone on and on, her…
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Welcome to this episode of Contemplative Living with David Bennett, where we delve into the concept of failure and how our perception shapes its impact on us. Rather than fearing failure, we explore it from a stoic perspective, recognizing it as a natural and neutral occurrence with the potential for growth and self-improvement. By learning from ou…
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E 209 Modern Contemplatives: Scott Erikson
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16:24Send us a text We are continuing our series exploring the lives of modern contemplatives who have helped shape our spirituality. Today is the artist Scott Erikson. Check out his work at: https://scottericksonartshop.com/ Instagram: Scott the Painter Support the showDoor Chris & Christina Roberts
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15-Minute Meditation on Song of Songs
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15:10A 15-minute audio guided meditation with Song of Songs 2:8. Song of Songs 2:8 The voice my beloved! Look, he comes leaping upon the mountains, bounding over the hills. In this guided meditation on John’s Gospel, I invite you to imagine that you are in the mountains, and that the beloved comes towards you with playfulness and joy. You are then invit…
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Join us in this insightful episode as we delve into the profound Buddhist teaching of "not knowing." Discover how embracing uncertainty and being present in every moment can lead to a life of peace and adaptable living. David Bennett shares how cultivating an open-hearted and curious mind can help us face life's challenges with grace and wisdom, wh…
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E 209 Modern Contemplatives: Waterdeep
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12:12Send us a text We are continuing our series exploring the lives of modern contemplatives who have helped shape our spirituality. Today is the band Waterdeep with the music of Don and Lori Chaffer. We encourage you to check out some of their music at https://www.waterdeep.com/ or their youtube channel. Support the show…
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Intimate Encounter: Finding Your Name in God’s Love
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15:41A 16-minute guided meditation, linked to Isaiah 42:1-3 This is what the Lord says…. “I have called you by name…” This meditation is designed to help you pause, connect deeply with the Beloved, to imagine yourself beholding the LORD beholding you, and to hear the LORD calling you by name. It asks you to listen to your deep self, to hear “by what nam…
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A sermon for the second Sunday after the Epiphany.
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Welcome to another episode of Contemplative Living, where we explore the transformative power of self-reflection and presence. After a personal healing journey, David Bennett returns to guide us through reconnecting with our true selves. This episode invites you to pause and embrace the present moment, using the power of breath to navigate through …
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E 208 Modern Contemplatives: Barbara Brown Taylor
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18:03Send us a text We are continuing our series exploring the lives of modern contemplatives who have helped shape our spirituality. Today is Barbara Brown Taylor. We encourage you to check out some of her writings. Mentioned in today’s episode were Altar in the World and Learning To Walk in Dark. Learn more at https://barbarabrowntaylor.com/ Support t…
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A Moment Aside with the Beloved: 12-minute Guided Meditation
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11:39This guided meditation offers you a quiet pause to reconnect with your breath, the Presence of Love, and the question “What is Your will for me for the next few hours?” This might be a little prayer you make at midday, or a few times throughout the day, though there is no incorrect time to pause for this prayer. The meditation has three movements T…
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E 207 Modern Contemplatives: John O’Donahue
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16:34Send us a text Today we kick off a new series for 2025 exploring the lives of modern contemplatives who have helped shape our spirituality. We start with the Irish poet John O’Donahue. We encourage you to check out some of his writings, particularly To Bless The Space Between Us. Learn more at www.johnodonohue.com Support the show…
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Union with God (and Maybe Beyond)
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28:47The end goal of spiritual development for most great Christian contemplatives is some sort of union with God. But many people find that to feel pretty distant--maybe it's something we can only hope for in heaven. But a recent, major Christian contemplative named Bernadette Roberts offers a more direct pathway not only to union with God (and maybe b…
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E 206 3 Lessons from 2024
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15:50Send us a text We close out the year sharing 3 lessons we’ve learned in 2024. We hope our reflections invite you to engage in your own time of considering what 2024 offered you. Support the showDoor Chris & Christina Roberts
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E 205 Beyond The Christmas Carol
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16:05Send us a text Join us today as we talk about the backstory of Charles Dickens and his creation of this classic. We explore the creative process, shadow sides and more. Support the showDoor Chris & Christina Roberts
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Let the Earth Be Glad: Psalm 96: Lectio Divina
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22:28A 22-minute guided meditation with Psalm 96, using Lectio Divina. Psalm 96 is a Psalm of rejoicing, celebrating in the greatness of the Lord. It is a Psalm for Christmas. This guided audio meditation invites you to be aware of your body and your breath as you meditate, allowing the words of the Psalm to wash over you and through you. “Tell it out a…
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Dale Borglum PhD on Conscious Dying
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40:41Dale Borglum has a BS from UC Berkeley and a PhD from Stanford. I was worked with, lived with, and was close friends with Ram Dass. RamDev Dale Borglum is the founder and Executive Director of the Living/Dying Project in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is a pioneer in the conscious dying movement and has worked directly with thousands of people with…
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E 204 Revisiting the Winter Solstice
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17:56Send us a text Winter seasons, whether they be literal or figurative, have much to offer us. Join us as we revisit the topic of Winter Solstice and how we are engaging this transitional time in the Northern Hemisphere. (For listeners in the Southern Hemisphere, feel free to check out episode 74 when we talk about the Summer Solstice.) Support the s…
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Finding Your O Antiphon: An Advent Meditation
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14:35A 15-minute guided meditation for Advent. The Antiphons are short chants which appear throughout Christian liturgy, and feature in Ambrosian chant and Gregorian chant. The O Antiphons are sung in the final seven days before Christmas. Each short verse – one per day – calls on the Lord by a specific name (O Wisdom, O Adonai, O Key of David..), descr…
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108. Christina Donnell, PhD: Sowing the Seeds of Consciousness
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45:58Christina Donnell and I talk about her latest book, her utterly profound mystical experiences, and non-duality. Her award-winning book: Encounters with Living Language describes a series of illuminations she received in holy language. Think Eat, Pray, Love meets Carlos Castaneda with a twist of Rilke! Her adventures give readers glimpses of her lif…
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E 203 Value of Masterminds
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20:18Send us a text Join us as we talk about mastermind groups. We explore some of the key elements and benefits of these groups and hope you feel inspired to check out some of our offerings. Learn more at christina@foundrysc.com Support the showDoor Chris & Christina Roberts
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Preparing Space: A Guided Meditation for Advent
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19:37A 19-minute audio meditation for Advent. The opening image of Caryll Houselander’s book The Reed of God, describes Mary’s “virginal quality” as emptiness. Not a formless or useless emptiness, but a shaped emptiness, prepared to hold something specific. She relates this emptiness to the hollow of the reed, which is prepared to “receive the pipers br…
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Post-Election Thoughts from Julian of Norwich
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39:46Some people, feeling unsettled by the election, have wondered what the wisdom talked about on The Pocket Contemplative might offer us. Dave Schmelzer looks to Julian of Norwich, who lived during her own unsettling time (the Bubonic Plague), for some thoughts. In his introduction, he also talks about "Faith Part 2," a new 8-week online course about …
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107. Dr. Mark Forman On Trauma And Spirituality
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51:41Is Joseph Campbell's The Hero's Journey possible for those with traumatic childhoods? Actually, for those with complex PTSD, Dr. Forman identifies a different path and points the way towards growth. Contemplative Light is a community of writers and teachers providing resources for the healing of persons. Contemplative Light: Silence, Practice, Heal…
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Send us a text Today we explore the concept of wanting for more and how desire is not necessarily selfish or greedy. We discover ways gratitude and wanting for more co-exist. Support the showDoor Chris & Christina Roberts
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Thy Kingdom Come: Advent: A Guided Meditation
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16:33A 15-minute audio guided meditation for Advent. During Advent, we remember that Christ has come, Christ is coming (now, among us) and Christ will come again. For those who seek to follow Christ, this meditation offers space to reflect on the Kingdom of God: what it is, what it does and how you are uniquely invited […] The post Thy Kingdom Come: Adv…
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A cultural critique coupled with a reflection from the 1st Sunday of Advent. The passage: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13.
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Welcome to the season of Advent! This song a Color original, a new arrangement of the Christian hymn, O Come O Come Emmanuel and four of the O' Antiphons. We hope that you enjoy this different version as you journey over advent. For more about Color, go to our website: www.colorbb.orgDoor Color
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Send us a text Join us as we delve into the topic of limited eating and its various causes. We explore situations like food allergies, dietary choices, religious practices, and situational constraints like travel and emotions that often follow. Support the showDoor Chris & Christina Roberts
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106. Dr. Mark Pitstick: Proof of the Afterlife
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49:11Clint talks with Dr. Mark Pitstick about empirical studies that find proof of the afterlife. Contemplative Light is a community of interspiritual writers and teachers providing resources for the healing of persons. Support the showDoor Clint Sabom
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Preparing for Advent: A Guided Meditation
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13:55A 13-minute guided meditation to help you settle on how you will observe Advent this year. If you’re not quite sure what your advent observance will look like this year, or how to balance the sacred time of waiting with the jolly buzz of December, let me accompany you as you pray through these questions. […] The post Preparing for Advent: A Guided …
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Also know as ‘One Anothering 2.0’. Because radically countercultural messages deserve to be updated and proclaimed twice.
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Ep 200 Spirituality of Healthy Eating with Betsy Gonwa
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22:18Send us a text Today, we are joined by spiritual guide Betsy Gonwa to discuss the intersection of food, spirituality, and health. We hope you find inspiration from her story and the ways healthy eating impacts our daily lives. Learn more at listeningspacemke.com Support the showDoor Chris & Christina Roberts
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A homily reflecting on the importance of being there for and being there with one another.
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Ep 199 4 Ways We Relate to Food
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19:51Send us a text We are continuing our series about food, looking at 4 common ways we relate to food. Check out Ep 198, Spirituality of Food, for the first part of the series. Support the showDoor Chris & Christina Roberts
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Your Life is Speeding Up! Try “Resonance.”
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33:44Hartmut Rosa is a German sociologist whom many Christians have been looking to as a guide to how our lives seem to be accelerating. Do we somehow need to opt out of this acceleration if we want a happy life, much less a life with God? Rosa says no, opting out isn’t possible. But he does have a contemplative answer: “resonance,” a kind of paying att…
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Ep 198 Spirituality of Food
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15:56Send us a text Food is something every single one of us interacts with regularly. Join us as we take what might seem like a mundane part of life and explore some of the spiritual implications. Support the showDoor Chris & Christina Roberts
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