In this conversation, we dwell on the saying of the desert mother Amma Theodora, who says: “Let us strive to enter by the narrow gate. Just as the trees, if they have not stood before the winter’s storms cannot bear fruit, so it is with us; this present age is a storm and it is only through many trials and temptations that we can obtain an inheritance in the kingdom of heaven.” Support us on Patreon HERE!  https://shemasd.org Script by Wilson Ryland and Kevin Portillo Original Score by Julius Obregon Jr.    

36. Desert Fathers and Mothers 2 - Amma Theodora

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Your identity (noun) will be shaped by what you identify (verb) with. If your actions will play an role in shaping who you are (and they will), this episode tries to help you identify with Christ.

57: Identity pt. 2: Identity and Action

We all know what it's like to feel like we are not being true to who we really are. In this episode we talk about how we attach our identities to things that create a False Self, how we can recognize get in better touch with the parts of ourselves the False Self covers over, and let those hidden parts of ourselves be known and loved.

56: Identity Part 1 - Your False Self

We wrap up our series on the Shema prayer by reflecting on the call to "love our neighbor as ourlselves."  Support us on Patreon HERE! To find more about our ministry and apprenticeship programs, visit https://shemasd.org Script by Wilson Ryland Music by Julius Obregon, Jr.

55: Shema: Episode 8 - Love Your Neighbor

   In this episode we talk about the part of the Shema that calls us to love God with all our "strength." How can we love God with all of our strength? Listen to find out as we reflect on how the Shema invites us into loving action through our work, our effort, and our body.  Support us on Patreon HERE! To find more about our ministry and apprenticeship programs, visit https://shemasd.org   

54: Shema: Episode 7 - Strength

This episode we talk about the part of the Shema that calls us to love God with all our "mind." What is the mind, and how can we love God with it?  Support us on Patreon HERE! To find more about our ministry and apprenticeship programs, visit https://shemasd.org

36. Desert Fathers and Mothers 2 - Amma Theodora

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