Six Ways From Sunday

We've talked about "holding space" for someone, and "authentic listening" on this show before, and how powerful and important this type of human connection is for the soul.  Well, Alan Richards is a man who specializes in just that.  In church language we call it "pastoral care", and Alan is really good at it!

Author of "Radical Wholeness" and "New Self, New World", Philip Shepherd's work aims to transform our disconnected experience of self and world.  Philip lives on a small island near Toronto, and offers private coaching, weekend workshops, retreats and keynote presentations, and we had the privilege of recording a conversation with him during a "Radical Wholeness" workshop in Camrose, Alberta.  Learn more about Philip, his books and his work, at www.philipshepherd.com

Have you ever asked yourself "who am I?", "what are we doing here?" or "what does it mean to be a human?".  We talk a lot on this show about identity, connection, relationships, community and creating meaningful living.  This question really ties all of those themes together, so there's a lot to unpack and explore.

We've been told it's impossible to worship both God and money, and that it's easier for a camel to fit through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter heaven, but we've also been told to give generously to the church.  Maybe instead of focusing on money, the conversation should be about value, caring for what matters to us most, and truly being stewards over the wellness of our world.

A woman, bent over from a crippling ailment, is healed by Jesus. On the Sabbath. This week we're discussing the power of human connection and authentic listening in helping others to release their burdens and become whole. We're also talking about miracles, self-care and what the Sabbath is really supposed to be about. Thanks for joining us!

When you listen to Trigg, you feel like you're having coffee with an 80 year old farmer, but that's because at just 10 years old Trigg Pittman is a master lawn mower, farmer, stockman and all around ranching superstar. He also enjoys hunting, fishing, driving a pony chariot, water skiing, tie dying, and drive-in movie theatres.  If you know Trigg at all, you'll know that any opportunity to sit and visit with Trigg is well worth your time, so buckle up folks.

Steve Whittington has made over 40 summits in his climbing career, including Mt Everest in 2013, but when I asked him "who is Steve?" he didn't label himself an elite alpinist, he said that first and foremost he's a husband and father.

To connect with Steve or to learn more about his Everest adventure, speaking opportunities, his new book "Thriving In The Customer Age" and more, check out his websites:

www.stevewhittington.com

www.thequestforeverest.com

The present moment is all that we have.  So when we get inspired, or when we feel the most whole, how do we sustain that feeling? Robin and Ben explore this question, diving into their own personal stories as well as biblical teachings, meditation and mindfulness techniques that can help us stay present and engaged.

What is your soul dream?  How will you greet death at the end of your time here and what purpose will you have created with your life?  We're diving into some big questions this week, with a new friend and special guest, Thomas Atum O'Kane.  Atum is the founder of the Spiritual Guidance Wisdom School, teaching inter-faith programs with a background in Christian, Jewish and Buddhist faith traditions, and leading people on an inward journey of exploration and spiritual discernment.

We talked about a couple different books in this episode.  Here are the links to check them out if you're interested.  The first one we thought was "Nothing Left Unsaid", but the correct title was actually "The Rainbow Comes and Goes", by Anderson Cooper and Gloria Vanderbilt.  The second book was "Love At Work" by Brady Wilson.

Javan is a permaculture design consultant, life design coach, and first time documentary filmmaker! We discussed his upcoming film, "Facing Fire", and the fascinating things Javan learned about humans and our relationship with fire and nature, while researching, interviewing and filming his documentary.

If you missed the first episode with Javan from January 2019, here it is: "Javan Bernakevitch - Designing a Resilient Life".