Imladris Podcast

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Welcome to the Soma SoulWorks Podcast! Podcast hosts John Bergquist and Chris Skaggs introduce Soma Games, Soma SoulWorks, and their heart for this podcast. This podcast serves as one of our venues to help people, particularly those who may label themselves as "creatives," to seek wholeness and calling so they are ready to embrace the mission God has for them. Consider this podcast a rogue harmony of professional development and self-care.

What’s covered in this episode:

The purpose of Tempus Divum is to: 

• Share lessons about spirituality and life to an audience of primarily 20- to 30-somethings so they can take corrective action that will last them their entire adulthood. 
• Be the public-facing version of “Jesus Time,” which they do in their local office. 
• Run after the abundant life Jesus promised when he said, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full,” (John 10:10).
• Stretch and challenge people. It’s not meant to be comfortable. The goal is to launch whole and powerful people.
• Provide informational content that may be helpful to the audience, even if it’s not necessarily something with which Chris and John agree. Controversial topics will be introduced so we can talk about what it means to sift through information, have meaningful dialogue, and share information in love without requiring agreement. 
• Coach rather than teach. Chris and John see themselves as coaches developing a team rather than teachers presenting a lesson.
• Promote learning from other teachers and coaches.

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Meditation and self-care are buzzwords in this cultural moment, but that doesn't mean acting on them is cliche. Chris Skaggs and John Bergquist share why taking a moment (or several moments) to pause can breathe purpose into your life. This content is directly related to Tempus Divum Episode 5.

What's covered in this episode: 

• Praise for John Eldredge's recent release of Get Your Life Back
• How staying Holy Spirit-focused can change the trajectory of a conversation
• Why it's important to take breaks or "take a pause"

Resources mentioned:
Get Your Life Back by John Eldredge
Tempus Divum Episode 5
One Minute Pause app (available on Android or iOS)

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In the shop during Jesus Time, we've adapted the stages of life from John Eldredge's book, Fathered by God, to fit a male and female audience. Today, Chris and John "JB" discuss the "Royalty" stage in which a leader has the opportunity to use his or her power to lead and empower others or to selfishly use it for their glory.

What's covered in this episode: 

• The markers or characteristics of a good ruler
• Boundaries within a kingdom
• The consequences of ruling poorly
• Ruling is a spiritual command -- we are all called to royalty (the specific verse Chris mentioned is from 1 Corinthians 6:2)
• Ruling well requires training

Resources mentioned:
Books:
Fathered by God by John Eldredge
Derailed by Tim Irwin, PhD.
Me, Myself, and Bob by Phil Vischer
Becoming a King by Morgan Snyder
Other:
Becoming Good Soil Blog

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Soma Games earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you, but all of our recommendations and opinions are our own.

Welcome to the Soma SoulWorks Podcast! Podcast hosts John Bergquist and Chris Skaggs introduce Soma Games, Soma SoulWorks, and their heart for this podcast. This podcast serves as one of our venues to help people, particularly those who may label themselves as "creatives," to seek wholeness and calling so they are ready to embrace the mission God has for them. Consider this podcast a rogue harmony of professional development and self-care.

What's covered in this episode: 

• Soma SoulWorks is the umbrella operation for Soma Games' mission to minister to other creatives. Soma SoulWorks is about investing and watching out for others and not serving ourselves. Like a good parent who wants their child to succeed, we want to help people to understand their unique God-given calling and abilities.   
• Our primary audience are those who are hungry to learn more about God and Christianity. We are ready to help deepen your understanding of spiritual things
• We define "creatives" as those who are driven by creativity. They do not necessarily need to be artists.
• We proclaim "classical" Christianity. We don't lean into any one denomination, Protestant or Catholic. 
• Tempus Divum (means "Divine Time" in Latin) is our bi-weekly public-facing version of "Jesus Time." Jesus Time is our independent video game studio's effort to tithe our time and offer personal and spiritual development resources to our team.

Resources mentioned:
Tempus Divum Content (bi-weekly posts+ resources)
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