Coffeehouse Contemplative

I'm celebrating my 100th episode via a lot of self-admitted navel-gazing regarding what I've learned over the course of recording this podcast.

Recommended favorites:

Episode 4: Practice Makes Proficient

Episode 10: The Call Cycle

Episode 35: Ash Wednesday

Episode 64: The Three (or Four) Cs

Episode 80: I Don't Call It Trauma, But It's Trauma

Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

TRIGGER WARNING: domestic violence and suicide

My community suffered a great tragedy this past week. This episode is my possibly ill-advised way of beginning to process it. I also reflect on ways to express grief when we can't find the words.

Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

We can give quite a bit of our mental and spiritual energy to worrying about things that won't happen for a while. Sometimes such worry is warranted, but often it could be redirected toward what's happening in the moment.

Matthew 6:25-34

Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

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