Coffeehouse Contemplative

Coffeehouse Contemplative

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Coffeehouse Contemplative episodes

  • Creating Through It

    Sometimes in the midst of grief or loss, creating through it can help.

    Paw Prints on the Baptism Cake

    Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

    35 min
  • Don't Ask Me How I Did It

    People occasionally ask me how I've managed to write my books. Here's my basic approach to the creative process, which will seem anticlimactic, and generally boils down to "I just did it."

    My books

    Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

    39 min
  • Celebrating Our Stories

    A brief recap of my family's recent experience at Cleveland Fan Expo, and reflections on how and why we connect to stories in books, shows, movies, and comics.

    Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

    33 min
  • After the Honeymoon Phase

    When the initial novelty and excitement of a new experience fades, what do we do? We have several options, one of which is adaptation.

    Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

    34 min
  • Good Old Thomas

    The sermon I preached on Sunday, April 7th at Church of the Redeemer UCC in Westlake, Ohio.

    John 20:19-31

    Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

    33 min
  • When Easter Isn't Easter

    Easter is meant to be a time of joyful proclamation and celebration. But what if we don't feel much like celebrating?

    Mark 16:1-8

    Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

    32 min
  • My Therapist Plays Magic: The Gathering

    One's mental health journey likely will feature many curves, bumps, stops, and starts. But embarking toward healing and wellness at all is what's important.

    Episode 43: Journaling 101

    Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

    39 min
  • Daze-Light Saving Time

    The spring time change has not been treating me well the past few years. Maybe it's the same for you. I have some ideas of how to ease this exhausting and annoying transition.

    Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

    32 min
  • Don't Stay in Your Lane

    Most of us have passions and interests that are vastly different from what people know us to do and to be. Have you ever thought about actually trying to pursue those things? What's holding you back?

    George Harrison, Brainwashed

    Old in Art School by Nell Irvin Painter

    Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

    35 min
  • The Huddle Room Was Too Warm

    Not every environment is meant for us if we want to thrive, do our best work, and be our best selves. This episode will explore some of the ways to name why some spaces might feel "off" for us.

    Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

    39 min

About Coffeehouse Contemplative

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A minister and author explores spirituality and the creative process beyond the walls of institutional religion, for those both inside and outside the church.