Another deep dive into some of the background of my sermon from the other day. My approach to this parable was largely influenced by Merton's writing about "Seeds of Contemplation" which I talked about way back when in episode 4. If you're interested in listening to an early episode that gives some context for this sermon, give it a listen. It's episode 4!

One of Peterson's most famous works, and it's all about discipleship. Where is God calling you, and what do you do when you don't know where God's calling you to? 

Continuing on some of the ideas from Ep 49, we dive a bit deeper into the questions surrounding how prayer works, if we can change the course of God's plans, and if we really make any choices in our lives. Join in the conversation and decide if you think Lewis is helping or hurting your vantage point on prayer.

Does prayer actually change anything in the world? Does it change God's mind? What can we learn from Jesus' prayers? Join this week to ponder some of these questions with me.

Doubting Thomas is the most unfair nickname in all of Scripture. My sermon this Sunday unpacked that a little bit, so this episode is a little bit of the background information that was going into some of that. 

I start this episode with some strategic ramblings about the different mediums for communication, but eventually give some reflections on Parker Palmer's book Let Your Life Speak and it's final chapter "There is a Season." The metaphor for seasons of life is used a lot and has been for thousands of years. We would be wise to lean into that metaphor and learn what it might have to teach us.

Shadow and Light, Life and Death, and the priesthood of all believers. Tune in this week for a dive into the interplay of vocation and leadership.

Howard Thurman was one of the most significant Christian mystics of the modern day, an advisor and mentor to MLK Jr., and pastor. This book is a glance into the wisdom he has to offer the Church in regards to how we pursue God.  

This is a big thank you to all of you for all of your support, love, and encouragement as well as a reflection on friendship together. 

What does it mean to call yourself religious? Is it good? Bad? Or misunderstood?