My family and I recently had the chance to take a ghost tour of the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio. I wanted to share a little of our experience while it's still fresh in my mind, as well as talk about other potentially paranormal moments that I've had.

Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

The concept of "leaving the nest" works just fine for birds, but it gets more complicated when we apply it to humans. This week's episode re-examines this long-used metaphor.

Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

Certain industries warn of "pinch points" that may be present as workers perform tasks or operate tools or machines. There's a such thing as mental, emotional, and spiritual pinch points as well. This episode explores what those could be, as well as ways to watch for them.

Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

My sermon at Bethany UCC in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on July 23, 2023.

Genesis 28:10-19a

Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

The sermon I preached on Sunday, July 16th at Bethany UCC in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

My first night in Indianapolis, I took a pretty extensive walk through the downtown area.

Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

My family enjoyed our annual beach vacation in mid-June. I decided it'd be fun to gradually record something for the podcast during that week as different ideas came to me. This week's episode is the result.

Coffeehouse Contemplative: Spiritual Direction for the Everyday

Prayer in Motion: Connecting with God in Fidgety Times

The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff

Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

Our minds have creative and amazing ways to help us make sense of the world, including how best to make decisions when faced with opportunities and problems. But as helpful as they can be, we may need more than our own cognitive devices to see what's truly happening.

NOTE: the podcast will be taking a break in June and will return in early July.

No Self No Problem by Chris Niebauer

Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

We may have a certain notion or preference about how life should play out, but it doesn't often match up with what actually happens. From ordering an unfamiliar dish at a restaurant to our biggest life moments, how do we reconcile the ideal vs. reality?

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According to the liturgical calendar, we are still in the Easter season. Does it still feel like Easter, though? Reminders are much more difficult to come by than they were in March and early April. So what kinds of reminders do we need, and where can we find them now?

John 14:15-21

Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder