Cedar & Palm is up to something genuinely new. In this bonus episode, Jared walks you through the journey of his work, the power of narrative, why he needs your help in this season of growth.

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Production: Jared Friesen

Music: Andrew & Summer Brosig

Artwork: Cassie Wurgler

What is the foundation for a healthy prayer life? In our Season 01 finale, Jared reunites with David Russo as they consider the implications of The Lord’s Prayer and why we should pay greater attention to Jesus’ model.

This work is made possible by Cedar & Palm supporters. To purchase a copy of Volume 01 and learn how you can support their work, go to cedarandpalm.org.

Production: Jared Friesen

Guest: David Russo

Music: Andrew & Summer Brosig

Artwork: Cassie Wurgler

Is God still speaking today, and does it really matter? In today’s episode, Jared once again sits with his wife and co-author, Samantha Friesen, as they navigate the grace of God’s voice amidst our own humble and personal lives.

This work is made possible by Cedar & Palm supporters. To purchase a copy of Volume 01 and learn how you can support their work, go to cedarandpalm.org.

Production: Jared Friesen

Guest: Samantha Friesen

Music: Andrew & Summer Brosig

Artwork: Cassie Wurgler

We want to believe that God is trustworthy, and yet something deep within us craves control. Returning to the podcast, Jared is joined by Spiritual Director David Russo, as they wrestle with the temptation of autonomy and the spiritual journey toward trust.

This work is made possible by Cedar & Palm supporters. To purchase a copy of Volume 01 and learn how you can support their work, go to cedarandpalm.org.

Production: Jared Friesen

Guest: David Russo

Music: Andrew & Summer Brosig

Artwork: Cassie Wurgler

Does church attendance accurately reflect our faith? In this episode, Jared sits with Foursquare Pastor John Fehlen as they discuss the slippery slope of event-based theology and what the call to follow Jesus truly entails.

This work is made possible by Cedar & Palm supporters. To purchase a copy of Volume 01 and learn how you can support their work, go to cedarandpalm.org.

Production: Jared Friesen

Guest: John Fehlen

Music: Andrew & Summer Brosig

Artwork: Cassie Wurgler

God is known by many names, and yet one name in particular seems to stand above the rest. Today, Jared is joined by his wife and co-author, Samantha Friesen, as they consider why God’s personal name is fundamental to the Christian faith.

This work is made possible by Cedar & Palm supporters. To purchase a copy of Volume 01 and learn how you can support their work, go to cedarandpalm.org.

Production: Jared Friesen

Guest: Samantha Friesen

Music: Andrew & Summer Brosig

Artwork: Cassie Wurgler

Although Volume 01 is driven by its words, much of the experience is found in its purposely placed images. In today's episode, Jared is joined by the handbook's photographer, Christian Kaff, as they discuss the necessity for meditative photography.

This work is made possible by Cedar & Palm supporters. To purchase a copy of Volume 01 and learn how you can support their work, go to cedarandpalm.org.

Production: Jared Friesen

Guest: Christian Kaff

Music: Andrew & Summer Brosig

Artwork: Cassie Wurgler

Cedar & Palm Volume 01 — what is it and where did it come from? In this introductory episode, Jared sits down with David Russo as they navigate the reason for these handbooks and the invitation it holds for followers of Jesus.

This work is made possible by Cedar & Palm supporters. To purchase a copy of Volume 01 and learn how you can support their work, go to cedarandpalm.org.

Production: Jared Friesen

Guest: David Russo

Music: Andrew & Summer Brosig

Artwork: Cassie Wurgler

Welcome to the Cedar & Palm podcast: a companion to the contemplative handbooks co-authored by Jared Friesen. Join him and his friends as they reflect on these creative writings thoughtfully curated to bring you inspiration and rest.

Each season will be released alongside the next volume of Cedar & Palm handbooks: a collection of mediation literature inviting readers into rest, reconnection, and communion with God.

This work is made possible by Cedar & Palm supporters. To learn how you can support their work, go to cedarandpalm.org.

Production: Jared Friesen

Music: Andrew & Summer Brosig

Artwork: Cassie Wurgler