In this episode, Andrew Nemr and Mike Freeman continue their journey with Chapters 4–7 of The Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross, exploring the hidden spiritual obstacles that are effectively stripped away in the Night – like spiritual pride and gluttony.

Reading: Book I Chapters 4–7 

00:00 Introduction to The Dark Night Podcast

01:53 Greek Influences and Biblical References

04:09 Sins of the Flesh vs. Sins of the Spirit

05:21 Historical Anecdotes and Spiritual Lessons

20:13 The Challenge of Reading the Bible

26:12 Brother Lawrence and Practicing the Presence

32:27 The Dark Night of the Soul: A Universal Experience

48:13 The Hidden Nature of Spiritual Growth

52:44 Full Solar vs. Lunar Spirituality