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ICN Integral Christian Network episodes

February 22, 2021 Where is all this going?!
Evolution, progress, unfolding, change...it's what Life is all about. Spirituality is included in all this as well! And...what about Church? What about Christianity as a spiritual system AND a structure? Is there room for the structure? Is the "structure" able to evolve as well?
Join us in this episode as we converse on the edges of this unfolding, changing and process of spirituality and the Church!
36 min
January 16, 2021 ICN Interviews Gebser scholar Jeremy Johnson!!
Listen in as we discuss multiple topics on Integral pioneer and poet Jean Gebser!!! This is a dense interview that covers a lot of ground. Much of the verbiage used during this interview is Gebser-centric and it may take a moment to acclimate but the outcome is well-worth the listen! Jeremy is very articulate and makes Gebser's immense work accessible. Enjoy!!

Themes:
A brief summarization/introduction to Gebser's integral framework - 7:00
Space-timelessness according to Gebser - 11:50
Distinguishing between Timeless Now and Integral's Freedom from Time - 15:00
Gebser on mysticism - 18:00
Distinctions in the Integral framework according to Wilber and Gebser! (This is fascinating!) - 22:10
Critiques of Gebser's work - 39:30
"Diaphanous" spirituality - 49:55
Describing Gebser's Christian-leaning spirituality - 55:05
Jeremy's "Mutations" community - 1:12:40
Final Thoughts - 1:18:34
1 hr 23 min
December 04, 2020 Infinite Prayer - The Three Faces of God prayer part 3
This is the third entry in our 3-part exploration of the Three Face of God prayer practices: Infinite, Intimate and Incarnate. Each orientation helps inform and undo the other. This trinitarian spirituality helps the practitioner expand their experience and embodiment of Spirit.
In this podcast we discuss and explore: transcendent and immanent spirituality, worship as resonance, rooting ourselves to Material Reality in prayer, unfolding and enfolding spirituality, spiritual discernment, Empty Mind/Cosmos Mind practices and experiences, and so on!!
Jam-packed discussions!

41 min
December 04, 2020 Intimate Prayer - The Three Faces of God prayer part two
Join us as we discuss and explore the Intimate Face of God in various prayer experiences and practices.
Also discussed: Dark Night experiences, life during and after deconstruction, transcendent and immanent spirituality, children-as-Zen Masters, Spirit Guides, and more!!
28 min
November 19, 2020 Incarnate Prayer - The Three Faces of God Prayer part one
Welcome to our 3-part series on experiencing the 3 Faces of God in prayer.
Incarnate Prayer:
Incarnation means embodiment, enfleshment. What does it mean to pray with the body? How do we pray from our enfleshed experience? Prayer is often taught as a sequence of words or as a one-sided "conversation". How do we go beyond words when we move into a sacred prayer space? The body is a tremendous support for experiencing Spirit!
This form of prayer invites us to experience prayer as God-Being-Us. After all, we are children of God...we the Incarnate Face of God!
Let us know your thoughts and experiences!!
33 min
November 05, 2020 ICN's first interview with Paul Smith(!)
This is ICN's first interview with author, minister, spiritual pioneer and mystic mentor Paul Smith!! This recording goes longer than our average podcast because it is filled with wisdom, wit and insight.
We'd love to hear your feedback!

https://www.integralchristiannetwork.org
53 min
October 23, 2020 ICN 101 part 3 (The power of ICN's WeSpace groups!)
Join us as hosts (David and Luke) discuss spiritual practices and presence, shoulder-to-shoulder spirituality, and the values of ICN WeSpace groups!

Further exploration:
http://integralchristiannetwork.org/
33 min
October 23, 2020 ICN 101 Part 2 (the 4 centers)
Join us as we further discuss spiritual experiences and awakenings (that aided us in the journey towards an integrated Christian spirituality). We also explore Dark Nights and the 4 centers of spiritual awakening!

Further talking points:
David talks about the 3 centers (head, heart, gut) of the Enneagram and Luke shares details on why ICN has 4 centers - this is really helpful!
Technique vs. flow in spiritual practice

http://integralchristiannetwork.org/
31 min
October 23, 2020 Integral Christian Network - Episode 1
Welcome to Integral Christian Network podcasts!
In our first podcast we are introduced to the hosts (David and Luke), their stories and how they came to the Integral framework. They also further discuss the nature and purpose of Integral Christianity.
Let's get this started!

For further information go to:
https://www.integralchristiannetwork.org
24 min