Edge of the Wild

In this and following episodes (one of a series), I explore the nature and role of imagination, making the case that it’s a significant and underutilized resource. I unpack why the imagination is integral and influential on the process of personal formation (discipleship) and vocation (purpose) within a Christian worldview. I contend that everyone is invited to ‘co-author’ their life story through the intentional integration of the imagination within the Christian meta-narrative. I also highlight the strategic role the arts play as an enabler of this process, particularly their influence on the generation of fresh perspectives and new possibilities, for growth and the investment of our lives.

It’s Palm Sunday 2024- let’s get to it.

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+ Special Thanks to.. designer Jonathan Scheele for incredible work, musician Radical Face for use of the tracks "I'll Be There Soon", and "Home Movies" from the album Missing Film, and author J.R.R. Tolkien for the quote from his work, 'The Hobbit: There and Back Again' (1937) in the podcast intro. > SoulFriend.life / Twitter: @_EdgeoftheWild_ / Instagram: @EdgeoftheWildPodcast / Facebook: EdgeoftheWildPodcast

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It is what it says in the episode title! You’ll need to listen to episodes 2-5 of season 4 (the first four of 2024) if you want it to make sense. This episode includes final remarks about the ebook I wrote and shared over the last 4 episodes called ‘Discovering Your Rhythm of Life: Ancient Wisdom for Living the Good Life’. More info to come at SoulFriend.life

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+ Special Thanks to.. designer Jonathan Scheele for incredible work, musician Radical Face for use of the tracks "I'll Be There Soon", and "Home Movies" from the album Missing Film, and author J.R.R. Tolkien for the quote from his work, 'The Hobbit: There and Back Again' (1937) in the podcast intro. > SoulFriend.life / Twitter: @_EdgeoftheWild_ / Instagram: @EdgeoftheWildPodcast / Facebook: EdgeoftheWildPodcast

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**Listen to Jan. 7th, 22nd & Feb. 7th episodes first**.

We’re well into 2024, at just the time when, statistically, most people start giving up on their desires and designs for their lives in the New Year. Let’s finish diving into this ebook which helps us explore intentional living that can lead to 'life to the full' this year. In this episode I re-present sections 7, 8 and 9 of an ebook I wrote many years ago entitled, 'Discovering Your Rhythm of Life: Ancient Wisdom for Living the Good Life'. It's a brief exploration of how we can lean into living a free and full life- the life that Jesus already won for us -and offers to us- as we walk and work with Him. Largely inspired by Christian monastic communities over the past millennia and a half, I unpack what beginning to offer all of our lives to God in gratitude, and to others/our world, could look like. This is just the beginning of a continual process of becoming and being God's redemptive agents in His wonderful world.. which will lead you over the edge of the wild!

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+ Special Thanks to.. designer Jonathan Scheele for incredible work, musician Radical Face for use of the tracks "I'll Be There Soon", and "Home Movies" from the album Missing Film, and author J.R.R. Tolkien for the quote from his work, 'The Hobbit: There and Back Again' (1937) in the podcast intro. > SoulFriend.life / Twitter: @_EdgeoftheWild_ / Instagram: @EdgeoftheWildPodcast / Facebook: EdgeoftheWildPodcast

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**Listen to Jan. 7th & 22nd episodes first**.

We’re already into the second month of 2024, exploring intentional living which can lead to 'life to the full' this year.

In this episode I re-present sections 5 & 6 sections of an ebook I wrote many years ago entitled, 'Discovering Your Rhythm of Life: Ancient Wisdom for Living the Good Life'. It's a brief exploration of how we can lean into living a free and full life- the life that Jesus already won for us -and offers to us- as we walk and work with Him.

Largely inspired by Christian monastic communities over the past millennia and a half, I unpack what beginning to offer all of our lives to God in gratitude, and to others/our world, could look like.

This is just the beginning of a continual process of becoming and being God's redemptive agents in His wonderful world.. which will lead you over the edge of the wild!

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+ Special Thanks to.. designer Jonathan Scheele for incredible work, musician Radical Face for use of the tracks "I'll Be There Soon", and "Home Movies" from the album Missing Film, and author J.R.R. Tolkien for the quote from his work, 'The Hobbit: There and Back Again' (1937) in the podcast intro. > SoulFriend.life / Twitter: @_EdgeoftheWild_ / Instagram: @EdgeoftheWildPodcast / Facebook: EdgeoftheWildPodcast

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**Listen to Jan. 7th episode first**. Let’s continue leaning into 2024..

with a new start via a reboot/relaunch into intentional living which can lead to 'life to the full' this year.

In this episode I re-present sections 3 & 4 of an ebook I wrote many years ago entitled, 'Discovering Your Rhythm of Life: Ancient Wisdom for Living the Good Life'. It's a brief exploration of how we can lean into living a free and full life- the life that Jesus already won for us -and offers to us- as we walk and work with Him.

Largely inspired by Christian monastic communities over the past millennia and a half, I unpack what beginning to offer all of our lives to God in gratitude, and to others/our world, could look like.

This is just the beginning of a continual process of becoming and being God's redemptive agents in His wonderful world.. which will lead you over the edge of the wild!

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+ Special Thanks to.. designer Jonathan Scheele for incredible work, musician Radical Face for use of the tracks "I'll Be There Soon", and "Home Movies" from the album Missing Film, and author J.R.R. Tolkien for the quote from his work, 'The Hobbit: There and Back Again' (1937) in the podcast intro. > SoulFriend.life / Twitter: @_EdgeoftheWild_ / Instagram: @EdgeoftheWildPodcast / Facebook: EdgeoftheWildPodcast

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Welcome to 2024!

Let's lean into a new start with a reboot/relaunch into intentional living which can lead to 'life to the full' in 2024.

In this episode I re-present the first two sections of an ebook I wrote many years ago entitled, 'Discovering Your Rhythm of Life: Ancient Wisdom for Living the Good Life'. It's a brief exploration of how we can lean into living a free and full life- the life that Jesus already won for us -and offers to us- as we walk and work with Him.

Largely inspired by Christian monastic communities over the past millennia and a half, I unpack what beginning to offer all of our lives to God in gratitude, and to others/our world, could look like.

This is just the beginning of a continual process of becoming and being God's redemptive agents in His wonderful world.. which will lead you over the edge of the wild!

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+ Special Thanks to.. designer Jonathan Scheele for incredible work, musician Radical Face for use of the tracks "I'll Be There Soon", and "Home Movies" from the album Missing Film, and author J.R.R. Tolkien for the quote from his work, 'The Hobbit: There and Back Again' (1937) in the podcast intro. > SoulFriend.life / Twitter: @_EdgeoftheWild_ / Instagram: @EdgeoftheWildPodcast / Facebook: EdgeoftheWildPodcast

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Well, hello again! It’s been a bit (again). In this episode I share explanations (not excuses!) for my extremely long absence on the podcast. I also share about a new season I’ve entered- truly a ‘wide open space’. For more information on the organization/movement I’ve joined, check out www.ForColumbus.org. Let’s do this.. +++

+ Special Thanks to.. designer Jonathan Scheele for incredible work, musician Radical Face for use of the tracks "I'll Be There Soon", and "Home Movies" from the album Missing Film, and author J.R.R. Tolkien for the quote from his work, 'The Hobbit: There and Back Again' (1937) in the podcast intro. > SoulFriend.life / Twitter: @_EdgeoftheWild_ / Instagram: @EdgeoftheWildPodcast / Facebook: EdgeoftheWildPodcast

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Brother Tim Luken is a character in the truest sense of the word.  His life's journey has been varied, and is very interesting.  From his origin story on the banks of the Ohio River Valley, to his present-day vocation as the Abbot General for the Company of Jesus, a third order monastic community canonically resident in the Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes, God has been pursuing and preparing him for a purpose.  Bro. Tim is the founder and prior of LivingStone Priory and Five Loaves Food Pantry in Newport News, VA which exists to serve the Hungry of the Virginia Peninsula.  

From January to August 2022, Five Loaves served over 744 families –more than 6,939 people– visiting the pantry 12,267 times since January 1st of that year.  Since developing their database in March 2014, they have served over 8,000 families– 19,643 people!  Five Loaves Food Pantry is 100% Volunteer operated with no salaries as an overhead.  Br. Tim has received the 'Unsung Hero Award' for the work done not only with Five Loaves Food Pantry, but also with numerous other pantries on the Peninsula.  To serve alongside Bro. Tim at Five Loaves is to be the heart and hands of God to those on the Hampton Roads Peninsula.  Volunteers are always welcome!

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+ Special Thanks to.. designer Jonathan Scheele for incredible work, musician Radical Face for use of the tracks "I'll Be There Soon", and "Home Movies" from the album Missing Film, and author J.R.R. Tolkien for the quote from his work, 'The Hobbit: There and Back Again' (1937) in the podcast intro. > SoulFriend.life / Twitter: @_EdgeoftheWild_ / Instagram: @EdgeoftheWildPodcast / Facebook: EdgeoftheWildPodcast

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