Begin Again Podcast

By John ChaffeeReligion & Spirituality

Begin Again Podcast episodes

October 04, 2017 Ep. 34 | The Experience Of The Ought
In response to the recent shooting in Las Vegas, which was absolutely horrific and beyond words, here is my attempt to try and move my little corner of the world. Dietrich Bonhoeffer gives us a thought on ethics, and Teresa of Avila closes us out with a poem.
21 min
September 25, 2017 Ep. 33 | What Cleaning Outhouses Can Teach You
Camp stories are great, especially when they challenge everything about the way you do life.
28 min
September 22, 2017 Ep. 32 | The Pirate, The Parrot And The Compass Pt. 2
This second half is my explanation of the parable, why I wrote it, what authors I had in mind, and so forth. Should be fun to compare with what you thought Pt. 1 was about!
11 min
September 22, 2017 Ep. 31 | The Pirate, The Parrot And The Compass Pt.1
So, I have been writing my own parables in my spare time recently. And here is a good one. I've already told it in a few different places in person and, not to brag, but its a good one.
10 min
August 17, 2017 Ep. 30 | Henri Nouwen's Sequence To Life
Henri has been an influential person in my life. His writings have spoken to me when theology and academia have not. A man aware of his struggles and sometimes writing from places of loneliness and depression, Henri has helped many of us. Enjoy.
19 min
August 17, 2017 Ep. 29 | Howard Thurman's Three Hounds Of Hell
In response to the recent events in Charlottesville, I dive into a groundbreaking work by a groundbreaking individual. I present to you, Howard Thurman.
22 min
August 09, 2017 Ep. 28 | Four Ways Of Being Imago Dei
One standard view, and then three other angles of looking at this mystery. To be in the "Image of God" is a privilege and a profoundly perplexing promise. Enjoy!
19 min
July 12, 2017 Ep. 27 | Thomas Merton And How To Be A Saint
I think the title describes it all. Well, that and the fact I break down how people may have had "Be holy as God is holy" taught to them in an oppressive and shame-inducing manner, then, provide a better way of understanding it.
21 min
June 21, 2017 Ep. 26 | A Gas Station Or The Grand Canyon?
Shout out to all those graduating high school, college, or just moving from one phase of life to another! Your faith is about to be challenged!
18 min
June 12, 2017 Ep. 25 | What Are We Here To Do?
What are we here to do? I can't answer that for you, specifically. But there may be some helpful guidelines...
26 min

About Begin Again Podcast

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Begin Again is a podcast devoted to "reconsidering everything." Trained as a pastor, with an Mdiv and ThM, this podcast is devoted to exploring ideas and talking with people about new insights from or about Church History, Developmental Theories, Contemplation, Activism, Spiral Dynamics, the Enneagram, the Christian mystics, and integrating all of them together to say something new.