Coffeehouse Contemplative

Coffeehouse Contemplative

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Coffeehouse Contemplative episodes

  • The Midnight Library

    If you could go back and make a different choice, what would your life look like now? What will your life look like when you are faced with such choices in the future? Let's do a little thought experiment to take stock of the past, and anticipate what is to come.

    The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

    Music: "Reflections" byWild Wonder

    36 min
  • Everybody Shut Up

    In our current collective season, we may be feeling a lot of anger and anxiety. We need ways that name and vent those feelings that may help calm us down, but also ways that allow us to channel it in a helpful direction.

    Playlist: Everybody Shut Up

    Episode 29: The Rage Room

    Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

    34 min
  • My 20th Ordiversary

    The anniversary of my ordination into ministry was 20 years ago this month. Here are a few themes and learnings that I think translate well for general use.

    Coffeehouse Contemplative: Spiritual Direction for the Everyday

    Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

    35 min
  • Epiphany

    After the season of Christmas comes the celebration of Epiphany. This episode explores what it is and why it's important. Also, a little recap of my month off.

    Matthew 2:1-12

    Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

    36 min
  • Thanksvent

    Late November can be a time when we're caught between two holiday seasons. In this final episode of the year, I honor both of them individually.

    Four Weeks: Reflections for Advent

    Highly Superior Christmas Playlist

    Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

    35 min
  • What I've Learned About Joy

    I've spent 2024 focusing on joy. With about 6 weeks left in the year, here's a little of what it taught me.

    Episode 139: Love Comes Back Around

    Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

    37 min
  • Feet on the Ground

    After Election Day, many are asking, "What now? What do we do?" I don't have any deep wisdom, but I can provide at least a little encouragement as we seek answers together.

    Luke 21:5-19

    Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

    37 min
  • For All the Saints

    All Saints Day is traditionally observed on November 1st. In this week's episode, I give thanks for some who have been saints to me.

    Episode 116: Moonlight Is Lonely

    Paw Prints on the Baptism Cake

    No Perfect Time: Brief Essays on Life and Faith

    Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

    35 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.