Blessed Books

Kailina and Katy explore the 10th chapter of "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle. They discuss how much this chapter mirrors the experience of healing from trauma. They introduce a new sacred reading practice -- D.R.A.G. -- based off of the teaching practices at Camp Calumet Lutheran in New Hampshire. They read the text through the theme of WISDOM and KNOWING. Theme music created by Philip Mathieu. Logo art created by Evi Tampold. Visit their website: http://blessedbookspodcast.com

Kailina and Katy discuss why a normal episode won't be coming out this week: the Kavanaugh hearings. They share some of their thoughts about the whole ordeal and some sacred wisdom for these times from "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle.

As they review Chapter 9 of "A Wrinkle in Time," Katy and Kailina discuss how we see others' humanity, the nature of intelligence, the relationship between efficiency and compassion, and even a Turkish conspiracy theory! During their sacred reading, they use the practice of PaRDeS for the final time this season. They finally discuss the motif of glasses as symbols for their owners' personality! As always, the show music was created by Philip Mathieu, and the logo art was created by Evi Tampold.

In this episode, Kailina and Katy discuss the many ways that our environment sends us important messages. They discuss how color and the physical environment impacts our understanding of the world, as well as our psyche. In the second half of the episode, they once again use PaRDeS as their sacred reading practice. They discuss how goodness can be corrupted and ponder the question: Is there goodness in evil? Our intro music was created by Phillip Mathieu, and our logo art was created by Evi Tampold.

As they examine the 7th chapter of "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle, Katy and Kailina discuss Martin Luther King Jr., Malcom X, and different forms of racism. They use the Hebrew sacred reading practice, PaRDeS, for the first time in the show. During this practice, they discuss adult authority, nourishment, and Buddhist philosophy. To learn more about the show, go to its website: https://blessedbookspodcast.com/

During this episode, Katy and Kailina reflect on Chapter 6 of "A Wrinkle in Time." They discuss the relationship between consciousness and embodiment and the necessity of leaning into big emotions. 

For the final time this season, they use the sacred reading practice, Floralegium, to search for spiritual wisdom in the text. They once again see the parallels between Mrs. Whatsit and Jesus Christ. They also ponder the role of relaxation in processing and releasing big emotions.

In this episode, Kailina and Katy explore Chapter 5 of A Wrinkle in Time to discover spiritual meaning. They discuss what is fundamental to human nature; is it goodness or is it greed? Later in the episode, during the practice of Floralegium, they discuss the Me Too Movement and how we give and receive love.

Katy and Kailina reflect on Chapter 4 of A Wrinkle in Time, "The Black Thing." They discuss what it means to "stake one's life for truth," as Mrs. Who shares we must. They discuss both the complexity and the simplicity of the answer L'Engle presents at the end of this novel to this question. What is the difference between simple love and the radical love that Katy and Kailina believe in? At the end of the episode, they use a new sacred reading practice, Floralegium, to search for meaning in this chapter.

Kailina reflects on the magic of teenage romance. Her story sparks a discussion about how girls and boys are socialized differently, the parallels between the main characters and Biblical characters, and the need to strike a balance between scientific and religious thought. For the last time this season, they use the sacred reading practice, Lectio Divina. They discover the opportunities for love that dissatisfaction and yearning can offer us and ponder the role of external affirmations in their lives.

Kailina points out the rampant sexism in the small community where Meg lives. Katy affirms this; they discuss the role that sexism plays in both the lives of girls and in shaping the masculinity of the twins. They're shocked by the lack of concern that the educators in this community have for the trauma that the Murry family is currently experiencing. During the sacred practice, Lectio Divina, they reflect on how to create a fuller picture of the world by carefully crafting our questions to others.