Episode 22 begins with a grand adventure shrouded in silence.  The podcast goes on to talk about a few of the many benefits of silence as part of our everyday life but then discusses some of the challenges and tales of today that make regular silence so tricky. The episode ends with the promise that comes with being quiet with our Lord, no matter how fearful it might be.

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Description:  As we come to the last episode of the series on technology, the question is posed, "Just what is the whole, Christian vision of technology?"  The episode focuses on three key principles that provide a framework for this vision and key questions that should be asked as part of this.  The podcast ends with a comical yet telling TV commentary, illustrating just how tech can create its own standards.

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Episode 20 begins with a continued discussion of the role technology plays in our lives.  Taking a historical view, the podcast examines the potential role that technology has played in a number of trends over the past decades.  Even more than serious transgressions related to its use, the podcast focuses on the insidious role of distractions inherent in our current usage, and just how this may ultimately impact the perception we have of our lives.

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This episode begins a new framework series on how we approach technology in our lives. Key considerations are interspersed with a discussion of my personal history, and current situation, with technology, and the reasons behind the choices I am making. The goal is to begin the conversation about how technology can enhance, not detract, from the pursuit of a whole Christian life.

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This episode begins with the unrivaled story of the first 8,000-meter peak ever climbed. Like all incredible stories, there are 3 typical reactions that most of us have, but it is argued that a 4th response provides for the best opportunities when it comes to the world of challenge. The podcast closes with just what the message of Jesus has to say about challenges, and what it means for our own lives.

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This podcast continues the series on the inevitables of life -- change, challenge, and chore --- with a focus on work.  The episode begins with a story from my youth about my most hated chore, and how decades later, I found myself staring at my ultimate challenge related to this task.  In between this, discussion ensues about the paradox of work itself, and just what my late beloved Grandpa taught me about life as it pertains to it.

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We begin this episode with the challenges of an outcomes-focused perspective on change. We then delve into factors that scare us the most when we think about shifting our habits, and why all change is a leap of faith. We conclude by taking a whole new perspective on where our focus should be in altering what we do, and who we are.

For those who want to read Dr. Schroeder’s further thoughts on this topic, see the following article:

https://aleteia.org/2022/06/29/why-change-is-so-hard/

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Our 15th episode of Living a Whole Christian Life begins with what I consider the three inevitables of life.  n focusing on one of them, change, I discuss 4 primary reasons why we as human beings often fail to sustain desired changes in our lives. The podcast ends with what I believe is the ultimate key to sustained, effective change, as it relates to the differences between a commitment and a covenant.

This episode closes out the series on inlets of our soul by discussing what happens when we don't cultivate these in our lives and connecting the ideas of inlets to the connection between body and spirit and soul and divinity. Concluding with a discussion on the way that Jesus himself modeled the use of inlets in his own life.

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This episode continues the series on inlets, beginning with the full story of the adventure of Isle Royale.  Discussion ensues about basic and deeper deterrents to inlets, and some key questions we must ask ourselves if we are to sustain habits of renewal and growth.  The podcast closes with what I consider to be one of the greatest gifts we can give to others.

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